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CLASS 2-3

Ichikawa.

Can you give the underclassman farewell speech at this year's graduation ceremony?

Huh? No way.

Huh? Wait, that's amazing!

No, you should pick a more model student for this kind of stuff.

Like Ishimuro-kun, or Hara-san...

What about me?

You do it then.

Farewell speech? Sounds good.

Icchi gets good grades.

He even got second in the year-end exams.

What? Wow, really?

You didn't know?

Just when I was happy my score went up a bit...

Huh?

I got second, you know.

Go on!

Ichikawa giving the speech?

That's hilarious.

Grades don't play a role here...

Now, now.

I'm not trying to force you into it here.

But the rehearsal's tomorrow, and I was stumped since no one wants to do it.

Until you find someone to do it for real...

I don't mind if it's just helping out for rehearsals...

Farewell address from the underclassman representative,

Kyotaro Ichikawa.

I really should have said no...

Farewell address. On this day of new journeys,

the sunlight of early spring feels warmer even in this harsh cold.

To all graduating students...

I can't hear him.

His voice is so soft...

You sounded really quiet out there.

Well, looks like there was a bit of audio trouble...

I'm dead.

Good job!

I'm sure they'll look for someone else to do it now.

Good riddance.

Let's practice! This way.

Huh? What?

Like I said, I'm not doing it!

I take voice lessons, you know.

Okay. Focus on the core of your stomach.

That's further up.

Finally, I pray you all do great things and stay in good health,

as I bid you farewell.

Oh!

It's gotten way better!

Standing like this is exhausting...

Amazing.

Is that the power of second place in our grade?

Aren't you the one who taught me to project my voice?

That's true...

Why didn't you tell me?

If I was second place in our grade, I'd tell everyone around me!

Grades at school are nothing more than a means.

It's all about what you use them for.

GRADES AT SCHOOL ARE NOTHING MORE THAN A MEANS

IT'S ABOUT WHAT YOU USE THEM FOR

That sounds like The Professionals!

Ichikawa, remember how you came to watch me at work?

You saw me working hard, didn't you?

I want to see it too.

Please go out with me.

Sorry. I can't.

There's someone else I really like.

Yamada-san?

Yep.

You'd be better off with someone else, Mita-san.

Then don't ask me out on multiple dates!

I don't want to see Yamada's face.

He's being serious in his own way.

I'll do it!

The speech!

I'll show off my praiseworthy side!

To Yamada!

To him!

I said that, but...

As underclassman representative, from the bottom of my heart...

Don't look at me.

You asked me to come watch, Kyo-chan!

So that you could practice, that is.

Ah, sorry.

When did I become afraid of other people's gazes?

The winner for best traffic safety poster, Kyotaro Ichikawa-kun.

Congratulations.

IT HURTS FOR CARS TOO PUT AN END TO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

You ignoramuses!

You look like specks of garbage!

What a far cry from how I was back then...

Kyo-chan! I brought the humidifier!

As well ointment for your throat!

Okay, let's rub some on your chest.

You're supposed to use this for colds!

Still...

I'm just reading off a template script.

It's not a big deal.

More importantly, the barber.

Right, was it 2,000 yen?

No, around 5,000 yen...

What?

Hey! Are you making your fancy hair salon debut?!

YOUR RESERVATION IS COMPLETE

A system that's kind to the socially inept.

Now then...

What are you writing?

A conversation flowchart for the hair stylist.

I need to think of good ways to let them know how I want my hair cut.

HOBBIES

Do you want me to tag along?

The one thing I don't need.

As for the hair salon I worked up the courage to enter...

She must have immediately seen I was an introvert,

because it ended without any conversation.

Does this look good?

Yes.

Fancy hair salons are so amazing.

And so...

Underclassman representative, Kyotaro Ichikawa.

-Stop crying! -Why?!

Graduation day was here.

MEGURO 12TH MUNICIPAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY

Huh?

How'd it change overnight?

You got an undercut!

You look like a little kid!

What happened?

Well, I tried out a new salon, and they messed it up.

Wording it so it sounds like it's not my first time at a hair salon!

Did you put hair wax on?

Hair wax?

Ah, hold on a sec.

-Ah, Adachi! -Huh?

You've got hair wax on you, right? Give it here!

Are you extorting him?!

That should be enough.

Serinya wants to become a hair stylist!

Hey! I don't want to become one, it's just one of my options!

Sheesh...

Wait, your hair is way too silky.

With this...

There! That should do it.

Getting ready for a brawl?

Now no one will disrespect you.

Yamada.

I'm a model, you know.

I never could have imagined this scene six months ago...

Anyway, put your ribbon on!

Ah, right.

What a drag...

What's wrong, Bayashi-ko?

Well...

Just thinking about how it's almost over...

Huh?

We'll be changing classes once we become third-years.

Well, they say delinquent groups fall apart.

We're a delinquent group?

It's hard to say, really.

We might end up in different classes.

It'll be fine.

Are you sure?

No...

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure, but...

Nothing wrong with believing, is there?

Nope.

We're gonna get started.

Line up in the hallway.

Hey, you look the same as always!

Thanks, Yoshida.

It's fine.

Okay, let's go.

Man, what a drag.

Yeah.

-Now then... -Your butt hurts by the end too.

I just need to make sure I don't forget my script...

HOBBIES

Eh?

Eh?!

What?! You forgot the script for your speech?!

Wait, it's about to begin!

It'll be fine.

Calm down.

Your big sis will deliver it to you in a jiffy!

Let's check your desk...

Wait, I won't find any dirty books, will I?

Hurry it up!

BIG SIS

What do I do?

Go to the teacher and step down?

Finish it after reciting the beginning that I remember?

Or do I...

What's wrong?

Ah, no...

Actually...

I'll do it!

The speech!

Nothing.

Ichikawa.

Please.

Don't wish me good luck.

Don't say it...

It'll be fine.

Ta-dah!

That's...

It's mine, but take it.

Let's get going!

Hurry, hurry!

For crying out loud!

Huh?

Was this the way to Kyo-chan's school?

Is something wrong?

Oh, trainee!

Do you know where 12th Junior High is?

It's my old school.

That's great!

Can you show me the way?

Follow me!

Sure!

Next, we will move on to celebratory remarks from our guests today.

It's definitely not happening!

I can't give the address without the script!

At this rate...

My...

My right arm!

Stop it!

No way!

This is the graduation ceremony!

I should hurry up and talk to Sensei about it.

-Oh, Ichikawa. -Um...

Thanks a lot.

-For taking on the farewell address. -What?

I'm happy you agreed to it. This way.

No, no, no, no!

I can't change the impossible!

No amount of encouragement can change my lack of social skills!

The me from back then is gone!

Don't get the wrong idea.

Do you think Yamada and Sensei are rooting for a talentless introvert?

Was the you back then not the real you?

Who was the one who found that keychain?

I'm sorry, this isn't open to the public.

You've got it wrong!

My little brother's the underclassman rep!

-Amazing, right? -Um...

Farewell address from the underclassman.

-Ah, jeez! -Represented by Kyotaro Ichikawa.

Hey, wait!

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Don't you forget.

Who's the one who trusts in you the most?

Your teacher?

Your sister?

Yamada?

No.

It's me.

You understand, right?

It'll be fine.

It'll be fine.

It'll be fine.

The one who loves you the most...

is me!

Don't you look away from me.

On this day of new journeys,

the sunlight of early spring feels warmer than ever.

Graduating students, congratulations to each and every one of you.

I can hear him.

I've learned many things from my seniors.

They led the way for us when we were filled with worry in a new environment.

They're about to bid farewell to treasured friends,

and step into the future.

That future may bring pain and hardship as well.

And yet... and yet...

This is about as far as I remember...

And yet, you have to be the one to take that step yourself!

I was too scared and didn't want to admit that simple fact...

But...

But there's no escaping it!

Not once you've seen the light!

That light may be your friends, your teachers,

or the experiences gained in this place of learning.

Are you the one graduating?

That's why... it'll be fine.

Don't stop challenging yourself.

Learn to love yourself.

And may everyone you meet become treasures to you.

Underclassman representative, Kyotaro Ichikawa.

You did great, Ichikawa!

Ignoramuses...

They looked like specks of garbage.

Ichikawa? Ichikawa!

NURSE'S OFFICE

In the end, I can't change who I am.

How do you feel?

I'm fine already.

You know...

Your speech...

Oh, good.

Here you are.

Nan-pai.

Oh, and the underclassman rep too!

That was a great farewell speech.

It really spoke to me.

What empty words.

Ah, Yamada-san, do you have a moment?

Yamada.

I'll rest for a bit longer.

Here will do just fine.

Congratulations on graduating.

Thanks.

If he tries anything funny...

I'll do this, this, and that!

I'm not...

the same as back then anymore.

Um, are you going to keep playing soccer in high school?

Huh? Why?

Even after you quit the soccer team, you kept coming to watch them practice.

I thought you might really like soccer.

That makes me happy.

You really kept a close eye on me, huh?

"Hold it right there!"

Not gonna hit him with that?

Not really.

This is just a formality.

I may not look it, but I did youth soccer in grade school.

But it's not like continuing means I can go pro,

and it's more fun to just goof off.

You're pretty amazing in that respect.

I heard you're going to be in a movie.

You're awesome, unlike me.

Seeing you try hard makes me happy, and I really respect it.

Me too.

Wait, that's not it.

It's not?

I like you.

I want you to have my second button.

I totally get it!

Huh?

Well, um...

Being happy seeing someone try their best, and having respect for them,

and worrying that they might end up hating me someday...

That's why...

Um, that is... well...

I have someone I like already!

So, I'm sorry.

I don't have room to accept your feelings.

I know what it's like.

To cry thinking about the person you like.

"Yamada...

likes me..."

Yep.

My graduation's over.

See you.

I'll get in touch over spring break.

When I asked Mr. Underclassman Rep, he gave it to me last time.

Your number, that is.

I'd never do that!

That's a lie.

Don't lie to me like that.

Didn't work, huh?

Why did you lie to get her to hate you like that?

If you told her you quit soccer due to an injury...

Then she'd fall in love with me out of pity.

Hey, now...

Just when we left you two alone...

What?

Did you two do it?

In that instant?

Seriously.