1 00:00:00,860 --> 00:00:03,990 I've been asking Chicchi for advice since she's doing science. 2 00:00:03,990 --> 00:00:06,350 Yeah, I'm gonna be a doctor. 3 00:00:06,350 --> 00:00:07,620 Wow. 4 00:00:07,620 --> 00:00:09,660 Since both my parents are doctors and all. 5 00:00:09,080 --> 00:00:10,380 Have you seen the news? 6 00:00:10,380 --> 00:00:13,480 About the admission fraud at that medical school. 7 00:00:14,010 --> 00:00:15,760 Uniform Point Deductions for Female Applicants: Nitto Medical University Accused of Arbitrary Manipulation 8 00:00:14,710 --> 00:00:18,710 About the university docking points from female applicants? 9 00:00:18,710 --> 00:00:20,580 That makes me so mad! 10 00:00:20,580 --> 00:00:23,010 Anyone would lose hope. 11 00:00:23,350 --> 00:00:27,240 Being denied admission just because you're a girl? That sucks. 12 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:30,190 I'll never let it go... 13 00:00:30,770 --> 00:00:32,750 Never! Not ever! 14 00:00:33,110 --> 00:00:35,520 Anyways, now you know what happened. 15 00:00:36,380 --> 00:00:38,100 I think it broke her. 16 00:00:38,100 --> 00:00:40,340 She hasn't been to school since. 17 00:00:41,030 --> 00:00:45,790 Kant argued that it's rational for humans 18 00:00:45,790 --> 00:00:49,450 to act upon duty, calling it "true freedom." 19 00:00:51,290 --> 00:00:53,750 Please stand behind the yellow line. 20 00:01:03,470 --> 00:01:09,980 Journal with Witch 21 00:01:11,410 --> 00:01:13,870 Chiyo-chan, it's been a while. 22 00:01:11,060 --> 00:01:15,940 Episode 13 Morning Is Here 23 00:01:14,230 --> 00:01:16,120 I know. I've missed a lot of school. 24 00:01:17,690 --> 00:01:18,610 You okay? 25 00:01:20,230 --> 00:01:22,620 Yeah, I am. I'm okay. 26 00:01:22,620 --> 00:01:27,430 Actually, not really. But it's fine. 27 00:01:29,540 --> 00:01:30,980 What's that? 28 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:32,390 Oh, this? 29 00:01:32,630 --> 00:01:34,880 Three-Year Journal 30 00:01:32,830 --> 00:01:34,870 It's my mom's journal. 31 00:01:34,870 --> 00:01:36,940 Oh... You okay? 32 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:40,630 That's funny. 33 00:01:40,630 --> 00:01:44,130 We both just asked each other if we're okay. 34 00:01:45,330 --> 00:01:47,750 I mean, are we okay? 35 00:01:51,220 --> 00:01:54,290 So, what's in that journal anyway? 36 00:01:54,810 --> 00:01:56,290 Um... 37 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:58,750 Sorry, I didn't mean to... 38 00:01:58,750 --> 00:02:04,020 I guess it's mostly about how important I am? 39 00:02:04,020 --> 00:02:06,160 It's, like, mainly stuff she wrote to me. 40 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:07,470 Huh. 41 00:02:07,470 --> 00:02:11,160 But honestly, it kinda feels like I'm being lectured. 42 00:02:11,160 --> 00:02:12,460 I've gotten a bit tired of it. 43 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:17,050 Three-Year Journal 44 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:16,080 I get that. 45 00:02:16,500 --> 00:02:19,850 It can be hard to believe stuff people tell you. 46 00:02:20,770 --> 00:02:23,630 It could be a lie. 47 00:02:24,050 --> 00:02:25,520 How would I know? 48 00:02:26,050 --> 00:02:28,890 Doors will open on the left. 49 00:02:28,490 --> 00:02:33,400 My concerns are nothing compared to yours. 50 00:02:35,810 --> 00:02:38,830 I don't think that's true. 51 00:02:39,210 --> 00:02:42,060 Everyone's problems matter. 52 00:02:42,060 --> 00:02:43,820 Concerns don't have a hierarchy, huh? 53 00:02:44,700 --> 00:02:46,010 I wonder. 54 00:02:57,740 --> 00:02:59,080 Tomorrow... 55 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:03,840 I'll be singing. In the school concourse. 56 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:07,030 For the band, right? That's great. 57 00:03:08,050 --> 00:03:11,840 I was hoping, Chiyo-chan... that you'd come listen. 58 00:03:12,380 --> 00:03:14,040 How come? 59 00:03:14,880 --> 00:03:16,350 Just 'cause. 60 00:03:18,940 --> 00:03:21,100 Just 'cause, huh? 61 00:03:21,900 --> 00:03:25,000 Takumi, can I ask you a rude question? 62 00:03:26,140 --> 00:03:30,890 Did you think your life was over? 63 00:03:39,880 --> 00:03:41,080 I don't think that! 64 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:43,230 It's not over! 65 00:03:43,930 --> 00:03:45,330 Because I'm alive! 66 00:03:48,140 --> 00:03:49,630 You're tough. 67 00:03:50,970 --> 00:03:53,650 Chiyo-chan... Ugh! 68 00:03:54,030 --> 00:03:57,370 Please step back and tap the panel again. 69 00:03:55,660 --> 00:03:57,210 Well, I'll be going. 70 00:03:57,210 --> 00:03:58,950 Huh? Wait, why? 71 00:03:58,950 --> 00:04:01,050 No! Don't go! 72 00:04:01,050 --> 00:04:02,050 Chiyo-chan! 73 00:04:02,050 --> 00:04:03,800 Chiyo-chicchi! 74 00:04:05,740 --> 00:04:07,650 Hey, promise you'll come? 75 00:04:08,850 --> 00:04:10,380 I'll stop by if I can. 76 00:04:10,380 --> 00:04:15,070 Isn't this where we're supposed to, like, shake on it or something? 77 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:17,800 Morning! 78 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:19,920 Morning. You're late. 79 00:04:19,920 --> 00:04:20,810 Yup. 80 00:04:20,810 --> 00:04:22,320 Oh, Morimoto-san... 81 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:23,540 Morning. 82 00:04:23,540 --> 00:04:25,450 Oh my gosh, Chiyo! 83 00:04:25,450 --> 00:04:26,510 Sup? 84 00:04:26,510 --> 00:04:28,010 What, that's it? 85 00:04:30,150 --> 00:04:31,360 Morimoto. 86 00:04:32,730 --> 00:04:34,350 Thanks for messaging me. 87 00:04:34,770 --> 00:04:37,310 Sorry I held on to this so long. 88 00:04:37,310 --> 00:04:40,940 It's fine. Sorry I was gone for so long. 89 00:04:40,940 --> 00:04:46,070 Listen, I found this petition online last night. 90 00:04:46,070 --> 00:04:48,930 I'm thinking about sharing it with my friends too. 91 00:04:48,930 --> 00:04:51,660 It's not right to make this a women's-only issue. 92 00:04:36,950 --> 00:04:39,070 You think they're dating? 93 00:04:39,070 --> 00:04:40,950 Nah, I doubt it. 94 00:04:40,950 --> 00:04:43,750 But Togo-kun's practically in tears. 95 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:49,860 He's nice, but it's not like Togo can change the world. 96 00:04:49,860 --> 00:04:51,420 That's true. 97 00:04:57,260 --> 00:04:59,220 I'm home! 98 00:04:59,220 --> 00:05:00,560 Welcome back. 99 00:05:05,840 --> 00:05:07,090 Is that your new book? 100 00:05:07,370 --> 00:05:09,910 Yup. They want signed copies. 101 00:05:09,910 --> 00:05:11,590 Wow, cool. 102 00:05:11,590 --> 00:05:13,650 What kind of fan wants an autograph? 103 00:05:13,650 --> 00:05:15,420 There you go again... 104 00:05:16,170 --> 00:05:21,470 Say, Makio-chan, who did you write that novel for? 105 00:05:05,220 --> 00:05:07,090 What Color Is a Crescent Moon Onion in Love? 106 00:05:05,220 --> 00:05:07,090 Makio Koudai 107 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:25,500 Why are you making that face? 108 00:05:25,870 --> 00:05:29,820 You know, I get asked that in interviews too. 109 00:05:29,820 --> 00:05:32,510 Were you really expecting an answer? 110 00:05:32,510 --> 00:05:33,450 Huh? 111 00:05:33,930 --> 00:05:37,860 I swear, everyone must be a little too fixated on their own fantasies. 112 00:05:37,860 --> 00:05:39,700 Huh? What do you mean? 113 00:05:39,700 --> 00:05:42,760 I don't write for anyone else. 114 00:05:43,130 --> 00:05:47,760 I mean, does anyone actually spend their time for the sake of others? 115 00:05:48,060 --> 00:05:50,040 Novelist or otherwise. 116 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:54,660 But then... what about you deciding to take me in? 117 00:05:55,010 --> 00:05:58,240 Wasn't that for my sake? 118 00:05:58,240 --> 00:06:02,160 Th-That's... different. 119 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:05,400 It wasn't for you. No, I mean... 120 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:08,640 If it worked out in your favor, then great. 121 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:11,800 But I wasn't trying to be selfless or anything. 122 00:06:11,800 --> 00:06:15,080 I just couldn't stand what was happening before my eyes. 123 00:06:15,080 --> 00:06:17,700 Why are you scrambling to make excuses? 124 00:06:17,700 --> 00:06:21,210 Jeez, kid... You've become pretty defiant. 125 00:06:21,210 --> 00:06:22,850 "Kid"? 126 00:06:23,310 --> 00:06:27,030 I'm not saying this to break your spirit, but... 127 00:06:28,350 --> 00:06:30,930 No matter what you do for others, 128 00:06:30,930 --> 00:06:35,410 it's very unlikely you'll ever change their heart or actions. 129 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:39,440 Most of your efforts won't bear fruit, 130 00:06:40,010 --> 00:06:43,420 let alone earn acknowledgment or gratitude. 131 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:47,310 The world isn't so easily changed. 132 00:06:48,610 --> 00:06:50,410 You should keep that in mind. 133 00:06:51,060 --> 00:06:55,830 For a professional novelist, you're pretty pessimistic. 134 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:59,890 Doesn't that just make me more credible? 135 00:07:00,610 --> 00:07:02,330 Granted, I do think... 136 00:07:02,330 --> 00:07:07,470 that acting when you know it's futile is what makes it so precious. 137 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:09,920 At least, that's my take. 138 00:07:11,900 --> 00:07:15,070 Welp, time to start making dinner. 139 00:07:16,610 --> 00:07:19,070 You're being complicated again. 140 00:07:22,340 --> 00:07:24,600 Besides, we might change jobs again. 141 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:26,350 So true. 142 00:07:26,350 --> 00:07:28,770 Man, time flies. 143 00:07:28,770 --> 00:07:30,790 I can't believe it's been ten years. 144 00:07:33,220 --> 00:07:35,240 Oh yeah. By the way, Asa... 145 00:07:40,770 --> 00:07:42,150 The sun's out. 146 00:07:45,250 --> 00:07:48,780 Ugh... What if I screw up? 147 00:07:48,780 --> 00:07:50,310 This again? 148 00:07:50,780 --> 00:07:53,250 It's all about self-affirmation. 149 00:07:53,250 --> 00:07:56,140 Tell yourself everything will be fine. 150 00:07:56,140 --> 00:07:58,760 Your brain will wire itself that way. 151 00:07:59,880 --> 00:08:04,270 Although, I can't say I recommend that approach. 152 00:08:04,270 --> 00:08:06,020 Why not? 153 00:08:06,020 --> 00:08:07,340 Hmm? 154 00:08:07,950 --> 00:08:13,100 In my line of work, there are novelists who search for themselves on the internet. 155 00:08:13,100 --> 00:08:14,790 Wait, which type are you, Makio-chan? 156 00:08:14,790 --> 00:08:15,890 That's a secret. 157 00:08:15,890 --> 00:08:17,430 Aw! 158 00:08:17,430 --> 00:08:18,530 Anyway, listen... 159 00:08:18,840 --> 00:08:21,530 Writing novels and having readers is one thing. 160 00:08:21,530 --> 00:08:24,830 But being disliked for your work is totally different. 161 00:08:25,370 --> 00:08:29,820 Even if it's enough for you just to be able make a living writing at first, 162 00:08:29,820 --> 00:08:34,150 eventually you can get greedy and want to be liked on top of that. 163 00:08:34,620 --> 00:08:39,790 It might be lame, but getting hurt constantly wears you down. 164 00:08:39,790 --> 00:08:43,430 So instead, you affirm and consciously desensitize yourself. 165 00:08:43,430 --> 00:08:44,530 Desensitize? 166 00:08:47,350 --> 00:08:50,550 Dull your senses and numb your feelings. 167 00:08:51,290 --> 00:08:56,350 After a while, you numb yourself enough that it dulls your heart. 168 00:08:56,350 --> 00:09:00,820 Then your heart is moved by nothing, neither good nor bad. 169 00:09:01,260 --> 00:09:05,390 Unfortunately, I don't feel sad at all. 170 00:09:07,490 --> 00:09:11,540 So in that sense... I don't want that to happen to you. 171 00:09:11,540 --> 00:09:15,520 But maybe that's just me projecting my fantasies onto you. 172 00:09:15,520 --> 00:09:18,710 Just because you're a child, you don't need to be all pure. 173 00:09:19,840 --> 00:09:21,920 Can you speak Japanese? 174 00:09:23,030 --> 00:09:24,810 I've noticed something, Makio-chan. 175 00:09:24,810 --> 00:09:28,050 You only use difficult words when you're talking to me. 176 00:09:28,380 --> 00:09:31,450 You're much more casual with your friends. 177 00:09:31,450 --> 00:09:35,120 Huh... I don't mean to be that way. 178 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:40,530 But I guess maybe it's so that I don't rub off on you. 179 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:47,550 I wonder how long I'll be able to remember these ordinary moments between us. 180 00:09:48,830 --> 00:09:51,590 Actually, that's me pushing my own agenda too. 181 00:09:51,590 --> 00:09:54,330 Hmm... It's not like I'm condescending to you. 182 00:09:54,330 --> 00:09:56,600 Huh? I don't follow. 183 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:58,680 Think of a better explanation. 184 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:01,350 You're becoming quite a smart aleck. 185 00:10:01,350 --> 00:10:03,250 Which is a good thing in my book. 186 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:06,250 What? What do you mean? 187 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:09,470 That question didn't cross my mind back then. 188 00:10:09,470 --> 00:10:12,920 Hmm... I'll think about it. 189 00:10:12,920 --> 00:10:14,620 Please and thank you. 190 00:10:14,620 --> 00:10:17,480 Just as we might eat whatever is served to us, 191 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:22,020 I enjoyed each moment without giving it much thought. 192 00:10:24,220 --> 00:10:28,400 I wonder when I began looking back on those days so dearly... 193 00:10:30,750 --> 00:10:32,760 I'm off! 194 00:10:32,760 --> 00:10:34,000 Your show... 195 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:36,500 This concert of yours... Good luck. 196 00:10:37,110 --> 00:10:39,570 How do I stop feeling so nervous? 197 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:41,590 Don't think. 198 00:10:41,590 --> 00:10:42,520 Huh? 199 00:10:42,810 --> 00:10:45,550 Didn't you tell me to think harder the other day? 200 00:10:45,550 --> 00:10:50,630 Yeah. You think and think, and finally, you stop. 201 00:10:51,860 --> 00:10:54,340 Your advice never comes in handy. 202 00:10:55,020 --> 00:10:56,560 I'm off! 203 00:10:56,560 --> 00:10:57,940 Have a good day. 204 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:12,000 Journal with Witch 205 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:16,910 Did you watch that stream yesterday? 206 00:11:16,910 --> 00:11:19,390 Sure did. That was crazy. 207 00:11:21,430 --> 00:11:24,200 Testing, testing! Mic test, mic test! 208 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:24,930 What's that? 209 00:11:25,410 --> 00:11:26,670 Hi, we're the band club! 210 00:11:25,230 --> 00:11:29,300 The band club is performing, apparently. 211 00:11:29,300 --> 00:11:30,400 Huh. 212 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:31,960 Who's up next? 213 00:11:34,210 --> 00:11:36,310 I'm still not convinced. 214 00:11:36,650 --> 00:11:38,360 At least tell me why. 215 00:11:38,360 --> 00:11:40,360 Then I can give up on you. 216 00:11:41,930 --> 00:11:43,330 Seriously? 217 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:46,080 I have to explain it to you? 218 00:11:47,230 --> 00:11:49,810 Emiri! It's about to start! 219 00:11:49,810 --> 00:11:50,700 See ya. 220 00:11:51,300 --> 00:11:53,720 I'm getting super nervous. 221 00:11:53,720 --> 00:11:55,590 What are you, her mom? 222 00:11:56,410 --> 00:11:58,460 Did you eat lunch early as planned? 223 00:11:58,460 --> 00:12:00,000 I did... 224 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:02,470 Oh man, nerves? 225 00:12:03,480 --> 00:12:06,140 You're fine. Do it just like we practiced. 226 00:12:06,140 --> 00:12:07,460 I'll cover for you either way. 227 00:12:07,810 --> 00:12:10,880 Takumi, you were great at your audition. 228 00:12:11,310 --> 00:12:13,700 You said you're ready to be the type to stand out. 229 00:12:14,280 --> 00:12:17,670 Any other goals? For today, I mean? 230 00:12:18,150 --> 00:12:20,660 Goals... 231 00:12:21,430 --> 00:12:23,730 No matter what you do for others, 232 00:12:24,340 --> 00:12:28,780 it's very unlikely you'll ever change their heart or actions. 233 00:12:29,600 --> 00:12:32,610 Most of your efforts won't bear fruit. 234 00:12:33,530 --> 00:12:35,110 Wanna know mine? 235 00:12:35,110 --> 00:12:38,010 To recruit ten new members! 236 00:12:38,010 --> 00:12:39,550 Sounds good. 237 00:12:39,550 --> 00:12:41,130 Hey, there they are! 238 00:12:41,130 --> 00:12:43,200 You got this, Takumi. 239 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:44,630 Good luck, Asa-chan! 240 00:12:46,740 --> 00:12:48,440 Counting on you, boss! 241 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:50,630 Yeah, we're good. 242 00:12:51,140 --> 00:12:52,260 I'm filming! 243 00:12:59,660 --> 00:13:02,580 Okay, let's do this nice and relaxed. 244 00:13:02,580 --> 00:13:04,750 Senpai, you're the coolest! 245 00:13:08,710 --> 00:13:10,100 Think. 246 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:12,830 And think. 247 00:13:13,910 --> 00:13:15,440 And think. 248 00:13:17,990 --> 00:13:19,350 And then stop. 249 00:13:24,410 --> 00:13:25,460 Asa. 250 00:13:26,480 --> 00:13:28,520 Be whoever you want to be. 251 00:13:29,010 --> 00:13:32,490 Well, just do what you want to do. 252 00:13:32,490 --> 00:13:34,790 Then I'll pick for you. 253 00:13:34,790 --> 00:13:37,380 As long as it's within reason, I guess. 254 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:41,640 You've got to learn how to make choices on your own. 255 00:13:41,640 --> 00:13:44,470 Make sure your mother won't scold you. 256 00:13:44,850 --> 00:13:47,560 What matters is that you did your best. 257 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:51,710 I guess... you stood out. 258 00:13:51,710 --> 00:13:54,460 It's too bad you didn't win. 259 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:07,560 Takumi, did you think your life was over? 260 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:16,470 My aunt's a novelist, my parents are dead, and I've got it so hard! 261 00:14:16,470 --> 00:14:18,980 I might as well struggle. 262 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:23,350 I should have all the pieces to write some deep lyrics, so why... 263 00:14:23,350 --> 00:14:26,860 Acting when you know it's futile is what... 264 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:29,350 So why am I still so plain?! 265 00:14:29,930 --> 00:14:33,870 So in that sense... I don't want that to happen to you. 266 00:14:34,110 --> 00:14:37,860 No! I want to be who I want to be! 267 00:14:45,870 --> 00:14:47,530 Oki-senpai... 268 00:14:47,530 --> 00:14:48,220 Hmm? 269 00:14:48,950 --> 00:14:54,630 My goal is to sing to my friend who's feeling down 270 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:58,320 so she can feel better. 271 00:15:00,680 --> 00:15:01,860 Love that. 272 00:15:02,380 --> 00:15:06,260 Okay, then are we ready to roll? 273 00:15:21,820 --> 00:15:26,560 When I awoke from my slumber, 274 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:31,460 I found myself alone, standing on an open page. 275 00:15:31,460 --> 00:15:34,890 No matter where I look, I can't see. 276 00:15:34,890 --> 00:15:39,480 There's no path nor exit. 277 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:45,390 That's when I heard that sound... 278 00:15:45,390 --> 00:15:50,400 The sound of your voice calling my name. 279 00:15:50,400 --> 00:15:58,880 So I walked, with these fumbling words of mine. 280 00:15:58,880 --> 00:16:03,120 It may not be in perfect rhythm, 281 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:08,390 but when I hum this tune, I hope you listen. 282 00:16:08,390 --> 00:16:13,030 The soaring sound of the world softening itself... 283 00:16:13,030 --> 00:16:15,490 It soars across the air. 284 00:16:15,490 --> 00:16:17,690 Morning is here. 285 00:16:17,690 --> 00:16:22,520 I wave to you, standing in the future looking back at me. 286 00:16:22,520 --> 00:16:26,980 And so I paddle your way, paddle your way. 287 00:16:27,270 --> 00:16:31,730 Where shall I go? Anywhere I long... 288 00:15:38,950 --> 00:15:44,570 Back then, I hadn't a clue what I myself would never let go of. 289 00:15:44,570 --> 00:15:48,320 Nor did I have any concept of what that despair might look like. 290 00:15:49,180 --> 00:15:52,860 But still, as silly as it may be... 291 00:15:52,860 --> 00:15:56,470 I thought that maybe, just maybe... 292 00:15:54,800 --> 00:15:56,640 She's so good! 293 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:57,900 We're the band club! 294 00:15:56,470 --> 00:15:59,320 my small act could change the world. 295 00:16:01,190 --> 00:16:07,710 That, say, in ten years' time, it would be enough for me... 296 00:16:32,530 --> 00:16:33,730 ...to move... 297 00:16:34,470 --> 00:16:35,730 ...to move... 298 00:16:36,340 --> 00:16:37,740 ...to move... 299 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:40,370 ...the world! 300 00:16:48,770 --> 00:16:50,390 Wow... 301 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,790 That was pretty cool. 302 00:16:53,850 --> 00:16:55,750 I should send this to Makio-san. 303 00:16:55,750 --> 00:16:56,980 Her aunt? 304 00:16:56,980 --> 00:16:57,860 Yup, yup! 305 00:16:59,090 --> 00:17:03,460 Hi, everyone! We're the band club! 306 00:16:59,010 --> 00:17:03,110 There isn't a single thing in the world that's completely irrelevant to you. 307 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:08,120 Is this what she meant? 308 00:17:04,250 --> 00:17:06,940 We'll be playing five more songs. 309 00:17:08,050 --> 00:17:11,360 So I hope you stick around! 310 00:17:11,980 --> 00:17:13,980 Ready for the next number? 311 00:17:15,210 --> 00:17:16,400 I'm not sure. 312 00:17:16,790 --> 00:17:17,920 Let's go watch. 313 00:17:19,380 --> 00:17:22,270 But even if it's ten years from now... 314 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:26,550 I hope I've reached somebody, anybody here. 315 00:17:27,390 --> 00:17:28,930 Even for a moment. 316 00:17:36,470 --> 00:17:39,360 I wish I could change the world... 317 00:17:43,390 --> 00:17:44,510 Reach... 318 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:47,580 Reach... 319 00:17:49,100 --> 00:17:50,320 Reach! 320 00:17:52,470 --> 00:17:53,690 Reach them! 321 00:18:05,340 --> 00:18:07,700 That's it from us! We're the band club! 322 00:18:07,700 --> 00:18:11,550 We're playing again after school and tomorrow. 323 00:18:11,550 --> 00:18:14,320 Feel free to stop by practice too! 324 00:18:16,050 --> 00:18:17,170 Takumi. 325 00:18:18,530 --> 00:18:19,760 Over here. 326 00:18:20,260 --> 00:18:22,950 Oh, Chiyo-chan! 327 00:18:22,950 --> 00:18:24,240 Good job. 328 00:18:25,530 --> 00:18:27,070 I witness you. 329 00:18:29,350 --> 00:18:30,860 What was that? 330 00:18:31,850 --> 00:18:33,550 That was so cool! 331 00:18:38,180 --> 00:18:41,360 She's growing up so naturally. 332 00:18:42,170 --> 00:18:46,130 Each day is such a battle, but so fleeting at the same time. 333 00:18:47,650 --> 00:18:53,490 To think she's done this for fifteen years, from such a fragile age... 334 00:18:55,170 --> 00:18:57,990 Sis, that's pretty admirable. 335 00:19:04,390 --> 00:19:07,740 Believe it or not, one thing led to another 336 00:19:07,740 --> 00:19:11,940 and I've been living with something akin to a dog for a year now. 337 00:19:14,460 --> 00:19:17,150 I'd long contemplated welcoming a new member, 338 00:19:17,150 --> 00:19:20,960 but for better or worse, this dog fell into my lap one day. 339 00:19:22,150 --> 00:19:26,400 Everything feels so new that both me and the dog find ourselves perplexed. 340 00:19:27,830 --> 00:19:31,460 Sometimes, the dog brings its doggy friend over to the house. 341 00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:36,660 As someone who's never had a pack, I'm constantly taken aback by the company. 342 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:42,640 It's strange to have another creature in your territory, 343 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:46,590 especially a developing creature with its own will and intelligence. 344 00:19:48,400 --> 00:19:52,060 With packs come the potential for both safety and danger. 345 00:19:52,930 --> 00:19:57,520 Perhaps like me, you don't acclimate well with any pack. 346 00:19:58,200 --> 00:20:02,690 Or rather, perhaps you think it's noble to spend your life 347 00:20:02,690 --> 00:20:04,430 searching for a pack that suits you. 348 00:20:02,690 --> 00:20:03,720 The vocalist was so cool. I want to be able to sing like her too! 349 00:20:02,690 --> 00:20:06,700 Club Application 350 00:20:03,720 --> 00:20:06,700 The vocalist was so cool. I want to be able to sing like her too! 351 00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:10,750 You may feel lonely no matter what pack you belong to. 352 00:20:11,450 --> 00:20:15,110 Or you may feel most at peace with no company at all. 353 00:20:16,280 --> 00:20:19,210 The dog in question is still a pup, so who's to say? 354 00:20:20,960 --> 00:20:25,090 Keeping in line with my analogy, the dog is maybe two or three years old. 355 00:20:25,090 --> 00:20:29,470 To influence a pup of such young age terrifies me. 356 00:20:31,010 --> 00:20:34,880 Still, referring to this member as "the dog" doesn't sit right. 357 00:20:35,720 --> 00:20:38,970 So let's call it "Ashita." 358 00:20:40,220 --> 00:20:46,230 I'll end today's entry with a beautiful poem: "Pippa's Song (Haru no Ashita)." 359 00:20:40,980 --> 00:20:47,990 {\an9}Essay Series The Fern Frond Makio Koudai 360 00:20:47,400 --> 00:20:51,090 And to be clear, Ashita was not born to me. 361 00:20:53,500 --> 00:20:53,770 Is this about me? 362 00:20:53,770 --> 00:20:57,270 Is this about me? 363 00:20:57,270 --> 00:20:59,520 Is this about me? 364 00:20:53,750 --> 00:20:57,270 {\an9}Web Hokuto: Makio Koudai's Essay Series "The Fern Frond" 365 00:20:57,270 --> 00:20:59,500 {\an9}Web Hokuto: Makio Koudai's Essay Series "The Fern Frond" 366 00:20:57,250 --> 00:20:59,500 I'd prefer you not read my work 367 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,280 {\an9}Web Hokuto: Makio Koudai's Essay Series "The Fern Frond" 368 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,280 I'd prefer you not read my work 369 00:21:03,280 --> 00:21:04,760 I'd prefer you not read my work 370 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,280 I'd prefer you not read my work 371 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,280 Why not? 372 00:21:03,280 --> 00:21:04,760 Why not? 373 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,280 Why not? 374 00:21:03,280 --> 00:21:04,760 Because it's awkward 375 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,280 Because it's awkward 376 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:07,780 Because it's awkward 377 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,280 Who cares? 378 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:07,780 Who cares? 379 00:21:07,780 --> 00:21:09,260 Who cares? 380 00:21:06,260 --> 00:21:07,780 {\an7}ASA@Band 381 00:21:07,780 --> 00:21:09,260 {\an7}ASA@Band 382 00:21:09,260 --> 00:21:11,010 {\an7}ASA@Band 383 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:09,260 Is this you? 384 00:21:09,260 --> 00:21:11,010 Is this you? 385 00:21:09,260 --> 00:21:11,010 Can I block you? 386 00:21:11,010 --> 00:21:13,540 What do you mean? 387 00:21:13,540 --> 00:21:16,040 Either way, please don't tell me if you read my work 388 00:21:16,040 --> 00:21:18,270 Either way, please don't tell me if you read my work 389 00:21:18,270 --> 00:21:21,300 Either way, please don't tell me if you read my work 390 00:21:16,040 --> 00:21:18,270 What's for dinner? 391 00:21:18,270 --> 00:21:21,300 What's for dinner? 392 00:21:21,300 --> 00:21:22,800 What's for dinner? 393 00:21:18,270 --> 00:21:21,300 I'll pick something up at the bakery and some sausages 394 00:21:21,300 --> 00:21:22,800 I'll pick something up at the bakery and some sausages 395 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:23,480 I'll pick something up at the bakery and some sausages 396 00:21:21,270 --> 00:21:22,800 Oh, and I'll whip up some soup with tomatoes 397 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:23,480 Oh, and I'll whip up some soup with tomatoes 398 00:21:22,770 --> 00:21:23,480 Need anything? 399 00:21:24,040 --> 00:21:28,960 Happy birthday to you. 400 00:21:28,960 --> 00:21:33,530 Happy birthday to you. 401 00:21:33,530 --> 00:21:39,530 Happy birthday, dear Mom and Dad. 402 00:21:36,540 --> 00:21:39,540 Hajime & Minori 403 00:21:40,200 --> 00:21:45,180 Happy birthday to you. 404 00:22:02,480 --> 00:22:04,190 What was that for? 405 00:22:05,230 --> 00:22:07,090 Just snapping a beauty's profile. 406 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:10,090 You idiot. 407 00:22:11,040 --> 00:22:12,320 Good night. 408 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:16,370 Good night. See you tomorrow. 409 00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:19,380 See you tomorrow. 410 00:22:25,610 --> 00:22:27,840 Oh yeah, by the way... 411 00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:30,260 Remember when you sang in the school concourse? 412 00:22:30,260 --> 00:22:32,050 Was that ten years ago now? 413 00:22:32,050 --> 00:22:34,350 No, don't remind me. How embarrassing. 414 00:22:34,350 --> 00:22:35,980 I can't believe you remember. 415 00:22:35,980 --> 00:22:37,990 Well, yeah, it was awesome. 416 00:22:37,990 --> 00:22:40,350 Ayaka and everyone was in awe of you too. 417 00:22:40,350 --> 00:22:42,500 I still have the video. 418 00:22:42,500 --> 00:22:43,510 What?! 419 00:22:44,490 --> 00:22:46,100 Yikes! 420 00:22:46,100 --> 00:22:48,220 Didn't this get you a bunch of new members? 421 00:22:50,360 --> 00:22:52,910 Yeah. Makio-chan complimented me on my singing too. 422 00:22:52,910 --> 00:22:55,370 Oh, how's Makio-san doing? 423 00:22:55,370 --> 00:22:56,400 Fine, I think. 424 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:59,310 Aw, man, I'm getting nostalgic. 425 00:22:59,690 --> 00:23:01,080 Hey, should we go visit her? 426 00:23:01,080 --> 00:23:02,240 Let's see how she's doing. 427 00:23:02,240 --> 00:23:03,660 Seriously? 428 00:23:04,280 --> 00:23:06,420 You mean right now? 429 00:23:06,420 --> 00:23:09,680 Come on, I wanna see her. Give her a call! 430 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,430 I dunno if she'll answer. 431 00:23:11,920 --> 00:23:13,880 She might be a zombie from deadlines again. 432 00:23:14,980 --> 00:23:16,480 Like always. 433 00:23:16,920 --> 00:23:19,040 Hey, we should buy her some beer on the way over. 434 00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:19,680 Sure. 435 00:23:21,550 --> 00:23:23,230 Hey, Makio-chan? 436 00:23:23,230 --> 00:23:25,260 I was just wondering if... 437 00:23:25,770 --> 00:23:29,120 What? I haven't even said anything yet. 438 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:31,350 Did I say that? 439 00:23:31,350 --> 00:23:32,580 Hi, Makio-san! 440 00:23:32,580 --> 00:23:34,390 We're coming over! 441 00:23:33,190 --> 00:23:35,230 Hey, now! Come on! 442 00:23:35,910 --> 00:23:37,950 See you in a bit!