I...
Tsukasa asked me to go out with him.
He said he'd try to learn to love me.
I didn't realize how much I'd come to love Tsukasa.
I won't regret things...
...or so I thought...
I thought that this would solve everything.
But there's an ache in my heart...
But...
I guess this is... for the best.
"The Dawning of a New Day"
Good morning!
Good morning...
I wonder if Tsukasa is coming today.
How should I face him?
This is so depressing...
Tsukushi!
Hey, Tsukushi!
Oh, Makiko! Good morning!
What's wrong? You look down.
Oh, well...
I was up late last night and I'm kind of out of it.
I see. I was surprised because you looked so depressed.
Depressed? Me?! I'm not that fragile.
Of course, you're right.
That's right.
It's not like me to be depressed over something like this!
Que sera, sera!
Good morning.
Let's run.
Tsukushi! What's going on?!
She was so cute when she cried...
...her shoulders shaking and her face all scrunched up.
I thought Shigeru was easy going, so it took me by surprise.
I can't believe it!
Did Tsukasa really ask her to go out with him?
Could that guy actually say something like that?
Well, why don't you ask him?
Will you go out with me?
You betcha! Ook ook!
No! No way! I can't see it.
Tsukasa? Saying that? Scary.
Come on... You should be happy for him.
Your leader's taken another step toward maturity.
Tsukushi... What's with that attitude?
Aren't you in shock?
Huh?
Tsukushi...!
Kazuya!
I'm so sorry, my class ran long.
I brought my lunch.
Ta da...!
Wow! Your lunch looks delicious!
This burdock root meat roll...
Your mom made this for us when we were in elementary school.
She wanted you to eat as well, so I brought extra.
Really?
Let's share our lunches, then.
A picnic...?
Burdock root meat rolls...? What's that?
Here!
Would you two like to try some? Bet you've never tried this.
This rolled egg is my specialty. This is the taste of a commoner's meal.
Delicious!
Isn't it?
If you eat that, you'll get sick.
Tsukasa...
I've looked all over, and I find you two here...
Food like this is best for your health.
Rich foods can cause disease later in life.
Can it, will you? You sound like an old fart.
Oh, yeah...
Tsukasa...
What?
Everybody's talking about it is it true you've got a girlfriend?
Yeah...
F-For real?
Really? So it's true! You've finally given Tsukushi up!
Ouch! What's the deal?!
That's great!
Congratulations.
I don't want your congratulations.
So, after 18 years, Tsukasa finally has a girl.
He's finally an average Joe.
I'll miss the old Tsukasa.
Shut up.
The instant I said "Congratulations," something ended.
All the times he kissed me...
...and embraced me...
All of that is over...
Before you know it, the clematis has wilted and died...
Ms. Urara...
But in death, it gains a new freedom.
And... it can leave this hill to bloom elsewhere.
Freedom...
But... Maybe it loves this hill.
It doesn't really want to leave, but it just might have to.
Yes...
A flower can't choose its own fate.
It can't choose its fate... ?
My wish was...to be free of Tsukasa.
This...
This is about to begin...
The beginning of a new day...
Tsukasa... Wait up!
Why do you walk so fast? This isn't a race!
Slow down, will you?!
Shut up, will you?! I hate walking slow!
This isn't a date!
This is no different than before we were dating!
I was so looking forward to this...
You haven't said anything to me. You haven't even looked at me!
I don't know why we're even walking together!
Okay... What should I do?
First, come next to me.
Come on!
Talk like you're enjoying yourself, and match your stride to mine.
What a pain in the ass.
What d'you think you're doing? Let go of my arm!
Why not?! You're my boyfriend, after all.
I was so happy...
when you said you'd learn to love me.
I can believe it, can't I?
Quit it, already... I said I would, didn't I?
Am I...?
When?
Who knows?
Eventually.
So... Are things going well?
Yes. Shigeru is more aggressive at present...
They seem to be meeting 2-3 times a week.
I see. I guess Tsukasa has finally come to his senses.
And what about Tsukushi Makino?
Well, er...
She doesn't seem to be meeting Tsukasa outside of school, but...
Good evening! Me, again!
She's back again. What's with that girl?
Hello...
Oh, that looks good. I'm so hungry!
Please help yourself if you want...
We don't have anything much.
Hurray!
Thank you! You always have food I never ate before.
Delicious!
Is this my ''new day''?
Why me? What's with my life... ?
Are you listening to me, Tsukushi?
Yeah, sure...
So, I invited Tsukasa to go to the park.
The park?
Sure. It's pretty romantic, normally.
You know... surrounded by nature and all...
Nature...?
He didn't even try to kiss me! Can you believe that?
What?!
Worse, all he did was sit there silent as a stone!
Is that what sweethearts do?!
Well...
Why do I have to listen to this?
Tsukushi!
Did you ever kiss Tsukasa?
So you did! Oh, how lucky! Lucky you!
I wonder if he still loves you.
O-Of course not!
It's amazing that he's seeing a girl three times in a week!
Really?
Really!
If his F4 buddies find out he walked arm in arm with you...
...they'll die from shock.
For sure?
Sure, I'm sure.
I see... You're right...
I'm sorry, Tsukushi... I'm just a little impatient.
Shigeru...
I've been too lucky, so far...
I've always gotten what I wanted.
So it's a little hard on me.
She really does love him.
This is not like you, Shigeru! Come on, smile!
Let's use this to figure out where your next date will be.
I'm sure things will go better, this time.
You're right! Let's do it!
Why must I do all this?
Stupid! How much of a pushover can I be?!
Every night?
Tsukasa's girlfriend comes to your home?
Yeah... I feel sorry for her.
What a pain...
She must be bored.
Why don't you talk to Tsukasa about Shigeru?
No, thanks.
You think he'll listen?
Besides, this isn't something a third party should get involved in.
If it happens, it happens.
If not, it won't.
There are some things you can't do anything about.
Yeah... I know that, but...
He sounds as cold as ever.
But he really seemed to be speaking from his heart.
I wonder how things are with him and Shizuka.
I can't believe there's been nothing between them...
since he returned from Paris...
Tsukasa...!
What...? You shouldn't come here.
It's Shigeru!
What's she doing at our school?
That's Shigeru?
Get out of here.
No.
Get out!
No!
They're supposed to be sweethearts?
What do you want?
If you don't back off I'll really get angry.
This is getting really serious.
Maybe we shouldn't be watching them.
Why not?
Kiss me.
Kiss?
Prove to me that you don't love Tsukushi anymore.
Shigeru...
When you're with me, you're always thinking about something else.
It's rude to make me feel so insecure.
If she means nothing to you, you can kiss me, can't you?
Close your eyes.
When did it happen...?
When did talking with Rui Hanazawa become so easy?
It's raining outside... but it's warm in the cafe.
There I was feeling so happy...
Tsukasa...? What are you two doing here?!
Hana Yori Dango: "Surprise! A Double Date!"
Stay calm... stay calm...!