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♪ I'll keep chasing that faraway dream I saw with you back then ♪

♪ Go one's way! ♪

Practice is paying off!

I think it's coming together well.

Yeah.

So I guess we'll call it a day--

Um, can we play through it one more time?

Huh? Sure.

Of course!

You guys don't mind, right?

What? You saw Koyuki-chan?

Yep! We even had a bath together!

Wow...

Koyuki-chan really is so adorable in person!

I'm an even bigger fan now!

I asked her how to write songs, too!

I see...

Oh, hey, Tama-chan also invited me to her concert--

What are you doing?

The light's gonna change.

Oh... Right.

Let's do our best at the cultural festival!

Yeah.

"Fuuka"

A promise that's lost its realism fades in your words

My shadow moves separately from the crowd

I only watch them pulsing, with no intention of matching their stride

I have no connection to them at all

These repeating days I've grown sick of hearing

(Even though I renew myself so they won't leave me behind)

The irritation of not blending in looms closer

Inside this box, my heart is wearing down

If it's going to be erased,

I'll just have to smash open that square sky and be prepared to burn up

Let's cloak our hearts in a hot breeze and race up there

Rip apart the chains holding us down and set our incomplete selves free

Until the very last moment, we'll feel a climber's high!

May this dream of steel that no one can break

Reach out to the ends of the world

"#7 Blown Up!"

- -Yuul! - -Yuul!

What?

You're making too much noise this early.

How can you sound so relaxed?!

What is this about?!

- -Huh? - -On Twitter! Twitter!

What? What about Twitter?

Wh-What is this?

"Saw a girl who looked like Koyuki Hinashi on my way home...

Is this really her?"

Why were you meeting with Koyuki-chan?

In front of our house, at that?

Uh... Y-Yesterday, she came to invite me to her concert, and I went out to see her off--

Are you an idiot, doing that right on the street?!

Try thinking before you act!

Koyuki-chan is a celebrity, you know!

Over 100,000 retweets...

It's spreading around the world like wildfire!

What are you gonna do about this?

G-Good mo--

He's here! We saw you on the net!

Hey, man, what's going on?!

Are you going out with Koyuki-chan?!

No... lL...

Then why'd you meet with her?

It looked like you two were really close!

What's the deal, Haruna?!

It was...

Tell us!

Hey, what's all the ruckus in here?

We're about to start homeroom!

"Green Room" "Koyuki Hinashi-sama"

Honestly, I told you not to do anything careless.

You realize what an important time this is, don't you?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

Well, anyway, as per this agency's policy,

we've decided to deny that it was you and refuse to comment on the matter.

We've also asked everyone connected to you not to bring up the subject,

so avoid saying anything unnecessary.

Okay.

You're welcome to be friends with whoever you want, of course.

But don't forget how many people are affected by your actions.

Yes... I know.

When I feel like I'm about to break, I think of you...

It's one-sided, but yes.

I write songs with the thought in mind that I want to tell him how I feel.

I'm in love with you...

I figured you'd be up here.

Yuu-kun...

That really freaked me out.

People in my class keep asking questions,

and all these people I don't know are talking to me.

My Twitter account was verified, and it's totally blown up.

Anyway, this place really is high up, huh?

My legs are kinda shaking.

I don't think I'm that afraid of heights, but...

I'm impressed it doesn't bother you.

- -You're not scared? - -Do you need something?

Huh? Uh...

I don't have anything to say to you.

You're mad at me?

No.

Yes, you are.

I know we have an important concert tomorrow,

and now this has happened...

Sorry.

I really feel bad about it.

It's not that.

When I told you that I saw Koyuki-chan,

you didn't tell me that you'd seen her, too.

Oh, that's why?

Don't "that's why" me!

Uh, I mean... I wasn't trying to hide it from you!

She just came to invite me to her concert next month.

Then you could have just said so!

Sorry.

I just happened to meet Koyuki-chan again recently.

Nothing had changed at all since we were kids,

and it really brought back memories...

Besides, she's one of the few friends I have, so--

Stop!

That's enough.

Now that I think about it, our concert is tomorrow.

It's no time for us to be fighting.

Akitsuki...

Anyway, what about Koyuki-chan? Is she okay?

- -Huh? - -l mean, she's a celebrity!

My family said that to me, too.

Hey, I'm gonna head back.

Oh, wait up!

"Yuu: Koyuki Hinashi and I are just friends. I'm sorry for upsetting all her fans." "Yuu: Managed to learn how to play the bass in time for the school fair! Nervous about our first show, though. I'll try not to mess up!" "Koyuki Hinashi and I are just friends.

I'm sorry for upsetting all her fans."

"Green Room" "Koyuki Hinashi-sama"

Okay.

"Afternoon News Show liobi Nandesu!"

And now we've come to the end of the program.

Good. Looks like we made it through.

Okay, and finally, I understand Koyuki Hinashi-chan

has an announcement to share.

What could it be? Surely you're not promoting a new song, are you?!

Yes!

My new song, "Snow Fireworks," goes on sale today!

Please check it out!

That's an interesting title.

What kind of song is it?

Well, it's a ballad.

And I wrote it from personal experience.

Oh?

But I really regretted it back then...

That I never got to tell you I liked you.

"Yuu: Koyuki Hinashi and I are just friends. I'm sorry for upsetting all her fans."

Actually, I had a childhood friend that I was separated from for a long time,

until I happened to find him again when I started using Twitter.

Wait! What is she saying?

After that, I went to Shonan to film a music video, and we met there.

It was raining, but we lit fireworks together...

And we've been occasionally meeting since then.

Uh...

Then a picture of us ended up on the internet. I was really shocked.

H-Hey, did she just admit it was her in that photo?

I bet it's one of those viral marketing campaigns.

Um, is it okay to talk about this?

Yes!

Hey.

Look.

People on the net suspected that he's my boyfriend,

or that we've been dating...

Wh-What is she saying?

But there's nothing like that between us at all.

This whole thing caused a lot of trouble for him,

so he might be mad at me now...

But he's a very good friend.

What's going on?

She's hopeless.

After everything we told her.

I see! So you're just friends!

Even I'm kinda relieved!

Yes, he's just my friend...

And my unrequited love.

Those are the feelings I put into my new song, "Snow Fireworks."

No, not just this song.

Pretty much all the songs I've written are about him.

All set!

Looks like everything's just about ready.

Yeah.

I wish we could get a few more mics and speakers, though.

I'm sorry.

Tomorrow's our first concert,

and all this crazy stuff is happening because of me.

Well, it was definitely a surprise,

hearing that you were Koyuki Hinashi's unrequited love.

But that has nothing to do with our concert,

so you don't have to apologize.

That's right.

Yeah, but since I wrote on my Twitter

that we'd be performing at the school fair,

a bunch of people replied that they would come ruin it...

I told you, that has nothing to do with us!

If they think they can ruin it, let 'em try!

I'm more worried that you'll freak out and mess up your bass part.

You're too faint of heart, Yuu-kun.

Don't worry about people who say crap like that.

Actually, getting a bigger audience

thanks to the Twitter traffic would be good for us.

You guys...

Let's perform with our heads held high.

We've practiced as hard as we could for our first concert tomorrow, right?

Yuu-kun, you didn't do anything wrong,

and neither did Koyuki-chan.

Akitsuki...

No one has the right to say anything about her feelings.

So it makes no sense for you to get all depressed!

She's right. You idiot.

Ow!

Let's just play our music as best as we can!

Ruin it, huh...

Man, for real?

What the heck?

Talk about a drag!

I never said I wanted to be in this band in the first place!

I just ended up the leader somehow!

And I need to figure out what I want to do after high school!

Maybe I should back out...

Nah, I can't do that.

I guess I have no choice!

Get a grip, me!

You're their leader!

Kazuya, what are you carrying on about?

Nothing!

Huh? Now?

Well...

Sorry.

I want to turn in early tonight.

Yeah...

Tomorrow's a really big day.

I can't run away from this now.

No... I don't need to run away.

"Yuki (I wanna go to Koyuki-chan's concert): @you_haruna So how does it feel to have an idol call you her unrequited love? Huh?" "66: @you_haruna DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE"

This is awful.

Yuu-san didn't even do anything wrong...

Hey, Sara, keep an eye on the place for a bit.

What's up? You look down.

It's only been two months, but...

Huh?

I love playing with these new bandmates.

O-Okay...

They're the first people who ever said I was one of them.

I see.

So I want to protect them.

My precious band members...

Brother, tell me...

How can I do that for them?

It was the same for me at first.

- -Huh? - -Before our first show, a lot of people criticized us.

We even had beer bottles thrown at us while we performed.

What?!

Man, that was scary.

Wh-What did you do when that happened?

Hm? I shut them up, that's what.

With my guitar playing.

Okay.

Good luck, Sara.

"Razy: @you_haruna What do you mean, 'friends'?! Screw you! I'm gonna destroy your stupid concert! Be ready!"

Why did Tama-chan say that on TV?

That had to be really bad for her,

so why?

To perform on the same stage someday.

Sure. Let's do that.

Good.

Then it's a promise.

Yeah.

I promise.

Damn it, so much is going on, I don't know what to think!

Yeah?

Yuu-kun, go ahead and take your bath.

Oh...

Sure.

By the way, tomorrow's your first concert, right?

Huh? How did you know?

Chitose and Hibiki told me

that they saw it on Twitter.

Oh...

We'll all be there to watch, so do your best, okay?

Huh? But...

I don't know how many people will be in the audience,

but don't forget...

At the very least, you'll have three fans there.

And not just ordinary fans,

but the fans who support you above all others.

Maya...

Go take your bath and go on to bed.

"Nobuaki Yahagi (Yassan): Hisashi and I will be at your concert tomorrow! Show us how much you've improved!!"

Yassan...

Nothing in the real world ever interested me,

and relationships were too much trouble.

So my time on the internet was the only thing I ever enjoyed.

"Razy: @you_haruna What do you mean, 'friends'?! Screw you! I'm gonna destroy your stupid concert! Be ready!"

I've been made into a bad guy there, and it's full of nothing but enemies.

But in the real world, I have a family cheering for me...

When life gets so tough that I want to die,

I have friends who support me and encourage me...

And...

I have bandmates who will tell me we'll do our best together.

So I'll do the best I can for them.

So that I can respond to their feelings

with the best concert ever!

I won't let this beat me!

"Aoba High School Festival"

"Yakisoba" "450 yen" "Delicious"

"Haunted House"

We just laughed like there was nothing...

I write all my songs

with the person I've liked

since I was little in mind.

- -...I can never get that back

- -So nice... - -...I can never get that back

- -l love this song, too. - -...I can never get that back

- -Koyuki-chan's feelings are pouring into my heart. - -...I can never get that back

- -Koyuki-chan's feelings are pouring into my heart. - -I've always loved you

- -1 told Koyuki-chan that I'd be rooting for her love. - -I've always loved you

- -1 told Koyuki-chan that I'd be rooting for her love. - -Always loved you

- -So... - -Always loved you

Akitsuki!

Yuu-kun.

Let's have a great show today!

Yeah!

Hey, isn't the light music club's first performance starting soon?

Oh, the guy that Koyuki Hinashi's in love with is their bassist, right?

Rumor has it Koyuki-chan's coming to see it.

Nah, no way she would come.

I'm here...

I mean, there's no way I'm missing Nico-kun's first performance.

I wonder how many people will be here...

I'll have to try not to stand out.

Huh?

What is this?

There are so many more people than I thought...

You really think Koyuki-chan will come?

Well, it was all over the net that she'd be here.

Hey, Koyuki-chan!

I play bass, too!

Go out with me!

Huh? Where is she?!

Hey! Don't push!

That's dangerous!

Got it?

Once it starts, aim for the bassist.

Any guy who says Koyuki-chan is just a friend

after she declares her love for him is going to Hell.

Can we really get an article out of this?

They're just high-school kids.

It's not like we're gonna give out their names.

It'll be fine.

I seem to recall that this Haruna kid's older sister

works at an advertising agency...

What do I do?

I've done something terrible...

Get out here, bassist!

Don't think you're so hot, you bastard!

Don't hide from us!

Get out here and apologize!

What's with all these guys picking on Yuu like that?

I didn't expect it to be this bad.

I hope you're okay, Yuu-kun...

Oh, yeah. This has turned into a real mess.

It's no laughing matter.

With all these people here,

if there's an incident, it'll be a huge problem.

When a band gets popular,

problems like this come with the territory.

Good point.

No matter how this show turns out, I'll be watching, Haruna.

Of course...

That's if you've got the guts to get up on stage.

Sorry...

Huh?

What the heck are you apologizing for?

We knew all along that this would happen.

You're not gonna say you're scared and you can't do it now, are you?

No, that's not it...

It's, well...

What?

I really am sorry that all of this happened, but...

But I'm...

...really happy right now.

Huh?

Maybe it's just what I want to believe,

but I feel like the five of us can do amazing things,

and it makes me excited.

If I'd been alone,

I probably would've been too scared to leave home today.

But when I'm with you guys,

somehow I feel like it'll be okay.

I guess...

it made me realize how great it is to have friends.

Huh?

What am I even saying?

That was pretty lame, huh?

I'm not even making sense.

Enough of that pointless crap!

Huh?

All you should be focusing on now is not messing up your bass solo.

You're the weakest of all of us, you know!

If that's how you feel,

then I'm sure we can fly higher than anyone.

If any of those guys want to complain,

I'll shut them up with my guitar.

You guys...

Hold your head high!

Save the crying for after the concert's done!

Oh...

Sorry.

Everyone, put your hands out!

- -Huh? - -R-Right.

Okay, let's go make a legend!

Yeah!

I can do anything.

It'll be fine!

As long as I'm with my friends...

...I can do anything!

I felt like even the sky that had shone with summer colors had grown dull

Before I knew it, even the things important to me had been tucked away

I pretended not to notice, but you already saw through me

Your words started to give color to my world

After I take a deep breath, figure out my goal, and resolve myself

I start running now, pulled by your hand

I'll catch the wind with these wings I got from you

I'm sure we'll be able to fly high anywhere together

The trajectory of our shared feelings heads toward tomorrow

I want to keep chasing this dream forever

Ah... Ah...

"Next Time: Top!"