Rui...
I've come for you.
Shigeru, shall we leave?
Huh? Why?
Hurry!
Oh, wait a minute...
Come back, Rui.
I... I want you to come back.
"Study Abroad!?"
While you were gone, I kept thinking of you.
Always... when I was sad, when I was happy...
I'd wish you were with me.
I... I can't do anything for you.
Yes, you can. You can play your violin for me.
From now on...
I'll always stay by your side.
Rui...
I won't run away again.
I've never seen Rui Hanazawa look like that before.
Such a childlike smile...
Tell me. Who was that?
She's Shizuka Todo, a graduate of this school.
She's so beautiful!
Not only is she beautiful...
she's smart and refined, and she's very honest.
If only I could be as honest as she is...
Cheer up, Tsukushi!
Huh?
Do't mope just because you've lost your love.
I'm not moping.
Oh, Tsukasa!
I just saw the most beautiful person! Her name is Miss Todo...
S-Shizuka... She's back?
She and Rui were hugging each other.
Is that true...? Those two...
No!
Don't interrupt them!
I wouldn't do that, silly!
Really? After all, you are pretty perverse.
Sounds like Miss Pot's calling the kettle "black"...
Now, now... Forget about Miss Todo and Rui.
Why don't the three of us go for some tea?
I'd rather bludgeon myself to death with a tiramisu...
than have tea with him.
Tsukushi!
Hey, wait a minute...!
I did it again...
When will I ever learn...?
Those who qualify get to go to Boston!
It's everyone's dream to go study abroad.
Yes.
Maybe I'll try it out, too.
Special Overseas Exchange Students Wanted...
They say both Tsubaki Domyoji and Shizuka Todo took this exam.
Oh, Tsukushi!
Won't you take this exam too, Tsukushi?
See? If you pass, all expenses will be paid.
Well, that's just what she would need!
Overseas...
If I could get far away from here, maybe I could...
Exchange Program Application Form
I guess you're able to hear the voice of the violin, now.
But I won't be playing my violin here much longer.
You mean...
I'm going to Paris.
Whoa... that was quick.
His eyes are cheerful.
He's not the same Rui Hanazawa who didn't give a damn, before.
So, you're quitting school?
I want to continue to support Shizuka.
It was fun.
Huh?
The time I spent here.
Besides, you were pretty good at massaging my head.
Me, too.
My life has been pretty pathetic...
but this was the one place where I could find comfort.
After today, I'll be playing only for Shizuka...
but now, I'll play for you.
Things are changing...
Even Rui Hanazawa...!
And I...
I want to change, too!
Administrative Office
Please...
What? You're taking the test for the exchange program?
Uh-huh...
If you're taking it, than so am I.
Oh.
Come on! I'll be lonely if you go away.
That's it. I've made up my mind.
We need to plan a going-away party for Rui.
Good idea.
Hey, Tsukasa...
Your fiancée's running this way like a mad bull.
Tsukasa!
What is it?
Did you hear?
Hear what?
Tsukushi's going to take the exam for the exchange program.
Stop her!
Why me?
You're the only one who can stop her.
What do you mean?!
Please...
She wouldn't change her mind just because I told her to.
Anyway, she'd never pass that exchange program exam.
If she did, it'd be a blot from out of the blue.
A "bolt," you mean.
Rhymes with "dolt."
Well, never mind that.
If she passes the exam...
I'll do a lap around campus on my hands!
That, I wanna see...
Don't forget what you just promised.
Unlike you, I have a good memory.
I'm looking forward to it.
Tsukushi...
Do you really mean to take that exam?
Your timing couldn't be any worse.
Shut up!
I'll show them!
I'm actually getting motivated!
Tsukushi, that's mine...
Oh, sorry.
Tsukushi, that's mine!
Sorry...
At this rate, Tsukushi might really pass that exam.
Then I've gotta do my best, too!
Tsukasa, maybe you'd better practice standing on your hands.
She's going to be so out of place in Boston.
Can you picture her greeting people with "Bonjour"?
Tsukasa, "Bonjour" is French.
Boston's in America.
Oh... I'm sorry!
I hear you're taking the exchange program exam.
M-hmm...
Why would you do that?
Well, you're going away...
I wanted to go far away and reinvent myself.
Is that really what you want?
Going far away won't guarantee that you'll change.
Don't run away. Take stock of your feelings.
My feelings...?
The exam's tomorrow...
Don't run away. Take stock of your feelings.
I'm not. I'm not running away.
Tsukushi, we've invited ourselves over!
Hello...!
Come on. Eat up!
I had our chef prepare this especially for you.
Oh, but my grandma's cooking is much better.
But, this place sure doesn't go with gourmet dishes!
Who asked you?!
Cheers!
Have your party somewhere else!
Well, we're here to celebrate your passing the exam.
But... The exam's tomorrow!
Mine, too.
Kazuya, should you be here doing this?
Yeah. I believe in leaving things to fate.
- How like you...! - You!
Tsukushi...
You should relax on the day before an exam.
This is too relaxed.
Come on... Let's enjoy the moment.
That's right.
What is Shigeru trying to do?!
Let's eat.
What is this?
I can't eat that.
This is delicious!
Tsukushi... It's too late to cram.
Come and join us!
I came here to help celebrate but if Tsukushi goes away...
you'll be my only foe.
I think you should study, Tsukushi.
How infuriating...!
I couldn't sleep a wink.
Overseas Exchange Program Exam Room
I'm sleepy... There's no way I'll pass like this.
'Morning...
What are you doing here? Are you here to interfere?
Drink this. It should help a little.
Tsukasa...
I hear they all went over to your apartment.
If you knew about it, why didn't you stop them?
Will you really go, if you pass?
Of course I'm going!
I'll show you!
I may not have had enough sleep, but I'm going to pass!
I'm definitely going to pass!
I did what I could. It's in God's hands, now.
Qualified Applicants
Oh!
Tsukushi Makino
Oh, there it is...!
Tsukushi Makino
I passed!
Good-bye, Tsukasa... Get along with Shigeru, now.
I won't look back. That was my decision, but...
Just a minute!
You come over in the middle of the night,
and what are you saying now?
Hana Yori Dango: "Our New Relationship"
I can believe his words now.