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Ai Yori Aoshi

awaku saita hana no kao

淡く咲いた花の香を

The scent of the flowers blooming pale

nokoshi kisetsu wa sugimasu

残し季節は過ぎます

leaves behind as the seasons move on.

ame mo agari sora ni kumo

雨もあがり空に雲

The rain has stopped too, clouds in the sky

aoi kaze ga soyoideru

青い風がそよいでる

are blown gently by the blue breeze.

kyou ashita to futari ga

今日明日とふたりが

Both today and tomorrow,

aruku toki no katawara de

歩く時の傍らで

alongside the times we walk,

kawarazu ni yureteiru omoide ga arimasu

変わらずに揺れている思い出があります

our trembling thoughts will be there unchanged.

eien wo eien wo saitemo karenai

永遠を永遠を咲いても枯れない

Forever and ever, it blooms, but never dies.

kono mune no tokimeki wa tsukinai

この胸のときめきは尽きない

The pounding of my heart never ceases.

dare yori mo dare yori mo anata wo mitsumete

誰よりも誰よりもあなたを見つめて

More than anyone, more than anyone, I gaze at you

hateshinaku kono kimochi zutto

果てしなくこの気持ちずっと

with this feeling that never ends

Eh! Tina's group went on ahead?

Yes, to borrow something for the photo exhibit from her friend.

Taeko-san left with as well.

Hmm. For the photo exhibit?

What are those two up to?

The photo exhibit will show photos you took as well, right?

I want to see them.

They're not worth looking at.

I took them yesterday since they said they needed more pieces.

Ah!

Kaoru-sama.

Eh!

There.

Note: "ittekuru" is an informal form of "ittekimasu".

Then, I'm leaving.

Have a nice day.

Ah, Kaoru-sama.

Um...

What?

Um...

I a-apologize.

It is nothing.

Have a nice day. Take care.

Okay, see you.

I am no good.

Kaoru-sama.

Episode 11

Debutante

We are here, Ojou-sama.

Must it be this university?

It is your father's order.

Order...

How long will my father treat me like a child?

Oh man, that's so stupid!

All right, we're gonna do it, Tae-chin.

Senpai, are we really going to do this?

It's for the photo club!

Yes, understood!

Now come one, come all!

It's a must-see photo exhibit!

It's the summer exhibit of the photo club!

Everyone, feel free to come in!

Welcome!

So obnoxious.

What are all these stupid-looking men?

I am sure that they are not used to cars like this.

This is why I hate Japanese men.

Simple and superficial...

They lack all signs of intelligence.

I long for my days in England.

Oh, is something going on?

This is perfect.

I'll get off here.

All right.

Really, so filthy.

Two people entering!

Another person entering!

It's a success.

Yeah.

But I can't be too happy.

Nobody's looking at the photos.

This is just like a walkway.

All the fashions here are so gaudy.

Aren't they embarrassed?

The photo club's this way!

Ojou-san!

Oops!

Sorry, sorry, are you all right?

I was in a hurry...

Hey! Watch your step!

What are you thinking that?

Here is not motor circuit, huh?!

Senpai...

Eh... Ah... Um...

How do you do?

Senpai!

Well, I haven't heard English in a while.

It didn't come to mind too quickly.

Senpai, are you really an American?

I guess so.

Honestly, this is why Americans are so boorish and rude.

What?

What did you just say, Ojou-chan?!

H-Hold on, Senpai...

I said what did you just say?

I said boorish and rude.

W-What?

Ojou-sama!

Senpai!

Stand back!

Oh, what should I do?

Someone...

Huh!

Senpai! Hanabishi-senpai!

Eh!

Hanabishi?

Hey, what's up with those outfits, Tina, Taeko-chan?

Kaoru, listen to me!

My heart is very, very broken!

Kaoru? Hanabishi Kaoru?

Hanabishi-sama!

Eh!

Huh?

Hanabishi-sama!

Hanabishi-sama!

U-Um...

To think you were a student of this university.

We really are tied together by the red string of fate!

Mayu is very touched!

Mayu?

Wait a minute!

Oh, were you still here?

What do you think you're doing to Kaoru, coming out of nowhere?

What do I think?

Oh, you mean the kiss?

Y-Yeah.

It was a greeting, of course.

You do it too, right?

After all, you're an American.

Heh! M-Me and Kaoru?

What's wrong?

Your face is all red.

Shut up!

First of all, what is your relation to Hanabishi-sama?

Eh?!

I'm...

I'm Kaoru's...

I'm Kaoru's...

Hanabishi-sama's?

K-Kaoru's...

I'm...

Can it be you're Miyuki Mayu-chan?

Yes, I am! I'm Mayu!

Hanabishi-sama!

Wow, you've grown up.

I didn't recognize you at all!

It's been a while!

Yeah, really.

How many years has it been?

It's been four years.

I see, four years.

That means you're 16 already?

I see. You've matured quite a bit.

You think so?

It must be due to living in England.

In England?

Ah, that's the reason for that greeting...

You've changed a bit as well, Hanabishi-sama.

Eh, really?

You've become much more wonderful.

Such things...

There's nowhere to butt in to the conversation.

Ah, Senpai.

What were you trying to say earlier?

About Hanabishi-senpai.

It's nothing.

Hey, Kaoru.

Over here!

Do you know that girl?

Yeah, a little.

Oh, did she say something?

Sorry, can you forgive her?

She's a bit stubborn but good and honest deep down.

I can't think that way.

Mayu-chan!

Yes?

You said something that made others mad again, huh?

That's not good.

But...

Come on, you have to apologize.

All right?

Yes.

I said a little too much.

I'm sorry.

Oh, sure...

Well, it was my fault in the first place for bumping into you.

Thanks, Tina.

It's good she forgave you.

Yes!

Hanabishi-sama!

Come on, come on!

She's so innocent.

Right, Tina-senpai?

Oh? Is something the matter?

Nothing.

Photo Club

Summer Exhibit

Wow...

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These are the photographs that you took, Hanabishi-sama?

They're wonderful!

Thanks.

"They're wonderful," she said.

We didn't have enough pieces

and he took those in about an hour yesterday.

Furthermore, they're service prints costing only five yen each.

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C-Come on, take a look at others, too.

They're much better than these photos.

I'm not interested in the others.

More importantly, Hanabishi-sama, can you give me a tour of this campus?

Oh, sure...

That's fine, though.

Mayu-chan, why are you here today, anyway?

Yes, to get acquainted!

Acquainted?

Mayu is now a student of this university!

I see, so you got in.

Wait, you got in?

Yes!

Ai Yori Aoshi

Ai Yori Aoshi

I see. You skipped grades.

Yes, I skipped one grade each in both middle and high schools in England.

I was accepted in the returning bracket.

Heh, that's amazing.

I studied a lot because I wanted to hurry back to Japan.

I see.

Then you didn't like England, Mayu-chan?

No, I loved it.

It was scenic, and time passed by so slowly.

Heh! Then, why did you want to hurry back to Japan?

That's...

something not in England, but in Japan.

Something not in England, but in Japan?

Is that right?

That's right.

That's about it for the campus.

Thank you very much.

Thanks to you, I have a good idea of this college.

No, it was my pleasure.

Anyway, when do you start?

Next week.

I see. When you start, drop by the photo club.

Sure!

Um, are you busy now, Hanabishi-sama?

No, it's not like I'm really busy, though.

Then would you like to come over to my house now?

Would you like to have dinner together?

I have many more things that I would like to discuss.

Let's see.

I'm bored, but I really should stay at the photo exhibit.

Besides...

Staying for dinner is a bit...

Ah!

Yes.

Yes, I understood.

So you will be dining out today.

Yeah, I saw an old acquaintance...

Yeah, I told Tina and Taeko-chan, as well.

Oh, and I think I'll be coming home a little late.

Yeah, see you.

You know the price for ditching, right?

You're cleaning up after the final day all by yourself.

U-Understood

Thank you for what you did earlier.

Oh, no...

Pardons for not introducing myself. I am Saionji Ruka, and I am in charge of Mayu-sama's care.

Oh, nice to meet you.

The car is over that way.

In any case, I was surprised.

To think Mayu-sama opened her heart to one besides her parents.

I see.

She seems to have matured somewhat,

but, she hasn't changed a bit from back then.

Mayu-sama is always feeling lonely.

Hanabishi-sama, please be of Mayu-sama's help.

Hanabishi-sama!

Sure.

If it's something that I can do.

Thank you so much.

They're really horrible. Both Father and Mother.

They said English was a must in social circles or negotiations.

So, they chose my studies abroad for me.

And now that I'm done, they've chosen my college.

Neither of them even try to understand my feelings.

Don't you think it's horrible, Hanabishi-sama?

Your father and mother are doing this because they care.

Mayu is no longer a child.

I can decide things for myself.

So I take it your father and mother are busy as always?

Both of them are workaholics.

Miyuki Trading is fighting to be the world's top trading company.

You can't help it.

Where's your father now?

In France.

Your mother?

Mother is in Finland.

The royal family sent for her to make a new dress for the queen.

When are they coming back?

Who knows?

When they do, they just lecture me.

I feel much better without them here.

Is something the matter?

Y-Yeah.

It's been a while since I came here,

it sure is a large house.

It's not as big as your home, Hanabishi-sama.

Now over here.

Come on, hurry.

Is something the matter, Aoi-sama?

Kaoru-sama is not joining us tonight.

I was a little dazed.

It's pretty spacious when it's the two of us.

Say, Hanabishi-sama.

Emm?!

Can Mayu come sit next to you, Hanabishi-sama?

Eh!

Yeah, sure.

Hurray!

Mayu-chan, you eat very neatly.

Are you not used to a knife and fork?

You could say that...

I usually eat using chopsticks.

I'm not as good with chopsticks.

Heh, I see.

Excuse me.

Please bring chopsticks for Hanabishi-sama.

Yes, right away.

It'll be here soon.

Sorry.

Do you usually eat with Saionji-san?

No, I usually eat alone.

Eh! Alone?!

Is something the matter?

Ah, no. It's nothing.

Oh, there was such an incident?

Yeah, isn't it funny?

Oh, that's right.

Mayu saw lots of squirrels in a London park.

Squirrels?

Yes.

And they were in ordinary city parks.

I thought it was unusual, but in England, squirrels are like pigeons in Japan.

Is that so?

Isn't that amusing?

In Japan, you can't even imagine squirrels living in normal parks.

You're right.

I've only seen squirrels in pet shops.

So anyway...

Oh no, it's already this late?

So anyway...

So a squirrel jumped off a tree and flew over towards me...

Mayu-chan.

I was surprised, and I fell over.

I'm sorry.

I already...

And the s-squirrel...

Mayu-chan.

The squirrel...

I have to go home already.

Please listen to my story!

Please!

My...

Listen to my story!

Mayu-chan.

Please...

Don't go home.

Kaoru-sama is rather late.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Yes, Aoi-sama is currently in her room, so please wait.

Is it Kaoru-sama?

Just a moment.

Yeah, sorry it turned out this way.

I see.

Then, you will be at your acquaintance's house tonight.

Yes, I understood.

Then, good night.

Kaoru-dono is not coming home?

Right.

He is spending tonight at an acquaintance's house.

I see.

I will stay up, so you should go to sleep now, Aoi-sama.

Staying up late causes skin irritations.

Yes.

We're home now!

Oh my!

Tina-san, what is the matter?

Oh, actually today she got into a fight with Hanabishi-senpai's acquaintance.

Tina-san, are you all right?

What's up with you, Kaoru? Geez!

She's been like this all time.

Uh, um...

What happened?

Well, not much.

I'll be turning in for the night.

Good night.

Now let's go to your room, Senpai.

But I sure was surprised.

That girl kissing Hanabishi-senpai all of a sudden.

That girl?

Kiss?

Kaoru-sama?

What is the meaning of all this?

Can it be...

That where Kaoru-sama is staying tonight...

Kaoru-sama!

Well, good night, Mayu-chan.

Hanabishi-sama, you're staying with Mayu.

Eh?!

Mayu-chan!

kono yode ichiban yowai mono wa nani?

この世で一番弱いものは何？

What is the most delicate thing in this world?

sore demo futari wo mamoru tame ni aru

それでも二人を守る為にある

Even so, it is there to protect us.

hoshi no kazu hodo aru kotoba kara

星の数程ある言葉から

Even out of the words as numerous as stars,

anata no koe de kikitakute

あなたの声で聞きたくて

I want to hear it from your voice.

dakara ai dato itte

だから愛だと言って

So, tell me it's love!

sore wa ai dato itte

それは愛だと言って

Tell me that's love!

namo shirenu hana tachito onaji you na futari demo

名も知れぬ花達と同じ様な二人でも

Even though, we're like two anonymous flowers.

koi wo surutte

恋をするって

To fall in love!

totemo tsuyoku narutte

とても強くなるって

To be so strong!

anata ni mo onaji koto wo kanjite hoshii kara

あなたにも同じ事を感じてほしいから

Because I want you to feel the same thing too.

chiisaku hakanai ai wo

小さく儚い愛を

This tiny fleeting love!

Aoi

Kaoru

Aoi

Kaoru

A i Y o r i A o s h i

Preview

This continues last week!

I, Mayu Miyuki, unbelievably...

Um, before that, I have a question.

Yes?

Next Time

Kiss

Ai Yori Aoshi

Ai Yori Aoshi, Kiss.

What do you think of this title?

Note: Pun between seppun (kiss) and setsubun (end-of-winter day of purification).

The day to get rid of demons (setsubun)?