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Well, we're stuck all right.

Miss, at this rate we won't be moving anytime soon.

Excuse me, I'll get out here then.

Right now,

I wonder how many people in this city

know Nana's name?

Hey,

Nana...

Do you remember when we met?

The room's on the seventh floor,

but there's no elevator.

I like it!

Eh?

I really like this place!

Glad to hear it.

Well?

Do you like it?

You'll never find a better deal than this place.

You're

very lucky.

Hey,

Nana...

Why is having your dreams come true so different

from finding happiness?

I'll never figure that out.

Even though we were together so much,

I never understood

anything about you.

I didn't even realize

how much you were hurting.

Hey,

Nana...

Please,

forgive me...

Hey Hachi, what is this?

It's a poetry card, Shin-chan.

You really don't know even that much?

You write down your wish, then hang it up on the bamboo.

Where's a pen? A pen, a pen, a pen...

Here's your pen.

Ah, thanks.

I'm the blue one.

I'll be pink.

All right.

Defeat Trapnest!

Nobu.

That isn't a wish, it's a goal.

Oh yeah.

I wish that Nana-san would buy a cell phone.

Hey, you should just get an air conditioner already.

I want to find happiness soon!

I mean a boyfriend!

Just give up on Takumi.

I heard he's a real player.

Ah!

Takumi's autograph...

Even though you brought him over just for me,

I forgot to get his autograph!

Oh, so that's the level you're on.

I'll ask Ren to get one.

Really?

You promise?

Done and done.

Yasu,

aren't you going to write any?

I'm fine.

I'm too preoccupied with our next gig.

Huh?

I heard from Taiban{ (?) check manga}.

They said our performance

in our last live event was really great, so they invited us again.

We will, we will, we have to!

Right, Nana?

Defeat Trapnest!

I'm getting pretty fired up about that idea!{ (cant think of better english, he's getting fired up)}

Right?

Yeah!

You're fired up, right?

Eh? Right?

It's really hot in this room.

Yeah. That's for sure.

I got it already.

Nana!

The wishes will fly away!

Hey!

On that night,

clouds obscured the Tokyo sky,

so we couldn't see the Milky Way.

But we played around until dawn.

Even I know that dreams

can't come true

just because you want them to, but...

Back then, I thought...

as each of my dreams came true,

I would gradually find happiness at last.

Oh man...

I drank too much!

A cold, huh?

You didn't have to drag yourself here if you're feeling that bad.

Actually, you don't need to come here anymore, period.

Eh?

Sakagami-san...{checked in earlier episodes, this is right}

The boss just fired me...

Of course!

What? You think life's a walk in the park?

No, I...

Now do you realize how spoiled you are?

Goodbye.

I only need one.

If I could be like Nana,

and have a goal to chase after eagerly...

I wish I had something like that.

Hello.

Hello, Nana-chan?

It's me, Takumi.

Sorry about before.

You treated us to a feast, and we had to leave so suddenly.

I thought I should thank you properly.

That's why I got your number from Ren.

Ah, no! Same here...

I'm sorry I didn't do more.

So what are you doing over there?

Eh?

Over here?

The other side of the street.

Can you see the Benz SUV?

It's big, so it's pretty conspicuous...

I got it! There it is!

Come on over.

Let's go grab something to eat.

O-Okay!

Back then,

compared to the emptiness within me,

it seemed like everything in Nana's world

was radiant and sparkling.

It's not that anyone would have sufficed.

I wanted to be in the same light

as she was.

Don't be so nervous.

Ah, yeah... sorry...

But I don't really know how to act...

I never dreamed I'd get to meet you again

like this, though.

That's my line!

I did think it'd be good to see you again.

D-Don't be silly...

If I didn't, I wouldn't have called you.

Just give up on Takumi.

I heard he's a real player.

Wow, look at this!

It's huge!

Amazing, it's like a castle!

Could this be a suite room?

Lovely!

Order whatever you'd like.

I've always wanted to try ordering room service!

Wow!

Yum!

Well, personally,

I think your home cooking tastes much better.

That's ridiculous...

We eat out all the time on tour, so I'm tired of it.

Oh, that's right.

Once our tour's over, I'll come right over to see you.

Cook for me again, would you?

It's all right.

I'm prepared.

I just want to keep dreaming a little longer.

I won't get involved.

Hello?

Hey, Hachiko!

Where are you wandering around at this time of night?!

Ah...

Nana...

I got worried because you're so late.

Ah...

I'm sorry.

I'm at a friend's right now, so I might stay over.

Do you mean a guy?

No! I'm at Jun-chan's house.

I'm kidding!

Don't take it so seriously.

Well then, say hi to Junko for me.

Okay.

I can't tell Nana.

I don't want her to find out.

Hey,

Nana...

The truth is...

I'm not okay at all.

But...

I can't try to escape now.

I can't tell him

I want him to love me.

This is hopeless.

I'll end up getting hurt all over again.

The last day of your tour

is the Tokyo performance.

I don't have a ticket,

so I'll cook dinner and wait at home.

I'll hold my breath a little and wait.

This looks awesome!

Hey, who's going to eat all this?

You've got enough for at least five people.

Well, after that live concert, he'll be hungry, right?

What time is Ren coming over?

Eh? Is he coming?

He's not?!

Probably not, since we didn't arrange anything...

He'll definitely come!

Their tour is ending today and all.

He'll come to see you right afterwards!

Right?

But tonight they have their post-tour party until late.

I don't think I'll be seeing him.

No way...

Don't be too disappointed.

I'll ask Ren to come over and hang out again soon.

And maybe have him ask Takumi too...

No, it's okay.

Don't worry about it.

All right!

I'll eat as much as I can!

I hope that Ren's happy, missing out on a feast like this.

Nana...

So, this nationwide tour...

was totally awesome!

Great work!

Good work!

Good work!

Everyone, thank you so much for all of your love and support.

So,

cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers!

All right, here we go. Gather round...

Thanks so much...

Ready? "Cheese."

Okay, one more, please.

A gin and tonic.

Nobu-san, you're drinking too much.

I shouldn't have come to some other band's post-tour party.

For this album, you were a producer too, right Takumi-san?

More or less.

It's pretty awesome that it sold so many more copies than the first one.

Oh? You're pretty cute.

But it's all because you had Ren's music!

Do you hear that?

Give me one too.

Do you want a name on it?

Hachiko.

Hachi?

Takumi-san, you met her recently.

When we all played mahjongg together.

You know, Komatsu Nana.

Ah, Nana-chan, yeah.

Do you think she still needs one even now?

Yeah,

she's wanted one forever.

I don't think so, since we just did it and all.

Here.

Wait.

What do you mean, you "did it"?

That's my woman's best friend.

You should keep that in mind.

It's not like I forced her to.

It was more than consensual.

Wait just a minute!

If you want to fight, let's take it outside.

This party is for the tour staff.

Don't ruin it for them.

Nobu...

I'm leaving.

Takumi-san.

Good work.

Don't be pissed.

It's your own fault.

Thanks to them, I remembered something I have to do.

I'm leaving too.

You can't, Takumi. After this, we have three more parties to go to...

Then go without me.

Hey, Hachiko...

Here.

Win her back.

You like Hachi, don't you, Nobu-san?

I can't do anything about it.

'Cause Hachi likes him too.

Hachi just acted on impulse, that's all.

Hachi isn't that kind of girl.

I know Takumi said something to her,

that he's deceiving her!

I'm not so sure.

I don't think she's that stupid.

She's just innocent!

And she's utterly honest.

Hachi was probably lonely, since she just broke up with her boyfriend.

But Nobu-san, you were being too careless.

I'll never forgive him.

Just what time do you think it is?

It's four.

Did you have a fight with Nana-chan?

Hey.

Do you have a boyfriend?

I don't.

Oh.

That's good.

You're cute, so you seem like you'd be popular.

Yeah, right!

That's you, Takumi-san.

Drop the "san" already.

Takumi, you're the one who's popular, so I'm sure you have lots of girlfriends.

I'm hopeless.

I lead a lonely life.

You're lying.

There's no way that's true.

Well, I...

I'm very focused on my work,

so I tend to neglect women.

And there are lots of times I can't keep my promises.

So none of them ever last.

You've got a very demanding job.

That can't be helped.

You're the first one to say something so understanding,

Nana-chan.

That's because I'll always be a Trapnest fan before being a Takumi fan.

So keep working instead of seeing girls!

You really are cute.

Be mine forever.

I'm on Hachi's side, after all.

I want to support her.

But...

Of all people, why did it have to be Takumi?

Why is everyone important to me

stolen away by Trapnest?

First Ren...

and now Hachiko...

Why don't you ask Ren the answer to that?

What are you doing?

This isn't the time to be moping about it.

Quit smoking today.

I'll quit too.

This is our new product, three varieties of gyoza!

Please try some!

In one pack, you get shrimp, leek, and meat,

three flavors in one for you to enjoy!

Come and give it a taste!

Please try some!

A scout?

A scout?!

Yep.

A scout!

Yeah.

Wait a minute...

Calm down...

Calm down...

Let's calm down, Nana!

You're the one who needs to calm down.

Okay.

Okay.

The truth is,

we gave our demo tapes and live videos to a bunch of recording companies.

Yeah?

So then one of them caught on, and we got a call...

Yeah, and?

It's Gaia Records.

One of the biggest in the industry.

What?! That's amazing!

So you can make your debut?

For now, one of Gaia's people is going to come see our next live concert.

If he likes it, then we can begin serious negotiations.

In that case, it's definitely going to work!

Blast's live performances are completely awesome!

Right?

Yeah!

It's like we've already won.

You know, Nana...

After Trapnest's last performance,

Takumi came over in the middle of the night.

Yeah, I know.

I accidentally saw you two all lovey-dovey.

I blurted something out by accident,

but you didn't even notice.

I'm sorry.

Eh? About what?

I mean, you must have been surprised, right?

I hadn't told you anything about it.

Well, I was surprised,

but you don't have to apologize.

But you were being really considerate and left.

I didn't realize it until later.

It's fine.

Besides,

I was thinking I'd go to Ren's for a while.

Eh?

What do you mean, go to Ren's?

Trapnest only has two weeks off.

It seems like they don't have many chances to take it easy.

So I thought I'd stay with him.

The next morning,

when I opened my eyes,

Nana had already gone.

Good view, huh?

Want to live together?

I'll think about it.

Well, want to take a trip somewhere?

I'm free.

Even if you're free, I'm still busy.

Take some time off.

It's just part-time.

To get ready for our big live event,

we have to practice every day.

There's still ocean, even in Tokyo, huh.

I'd forgotten.

For the two weeks while Nana was gone,

I worked without a break.

And I never failed to go to the studio

to watch them practice.

During that time,

I never heard a word

from Takumi.

Oh, there are fireworks coming up.

Yep.

They're fairly close to here.

Should we all go?

Okay!

Right here is fine. We're pretty close.

Sorry, I know it's out of the way for you.

What's wrong?

It's no good.

What is?

Ah, no...

It's nothing.

I'll try again later.

Eh?

What's that about?

Besides,

there's no way I could win anyway.

I can't start a fight over it.

What are you talking about?

You can confide in me.

But someday I'll be even better than him.

Better than who?

Takumi.

Good night.

Good evening. We're Blast.

Charisma.

That's what you guys have.

I can't complain about your music either.

I've been in this industry a long time,

but it's been a while since I've felt this excited.

Okay!

Yeah, yeah, this is Nana!

Ah, Nana?

Good job on your live performance.

I'm already home.

When do you think you guys will get here?

I'm sorry.

It doesn't look like we can come.

We're going to be having dinner with the rep from Gaia.

Were you preparing a party for us?

Nope. Not yet.

I just got home.

I'm really sorry.

No, it's okay.

Don't worry about me. Go out and have fun.

It was only natural that Nana would prioritize

her meeting with the record company rep over her plans with me.

And that she would choose

to live with Ren rather than me.

I can understand all of that.

But...

in that case, she didn't{this is all told from the future looking backward}

need me any more.

Even though I never heard from him,

every once in a while

I sent Takumi a short message.

But...

he didn't respond,

not even once.

Thank you for everything today.

Ah, not at all. Same here.

Should we visit one more bar? Come on!

Hachiko said she has to work tomorrow morning.

I'm going home tonight to say hi.

Welcome home!

Sorry about yesterday.

Nana-san said to come over for dinner.

It's really delicious. Good!

So, so, so, so...{ (Hey, hey, hey, hey?)}

When are you going to debut?

Well, it won't happen that quickly.

For now, let's write some songs...

and try to sell them, hmm?

Looking at you right now, I don't think you're capable of writing a string of hit songs.

Well, uh...

That's not true!

He can write them!

I mean, he's already started writing them!

That day you came to visit, Nobu, you brought that song on tape.

That song is my favorite in the whole world.

And I'm not saying that just to flatter you.

I've loved it since the first time I heard it.

It moved me!

It was so cool I got goosebumps.

It's sure to become a hit!

Um, excuse me, Hachi...

That's enough. Th-Thank you...

Now that I think about it,

we're completely out of drinks.

I wonder if someone would go buy some more?

Go get them yourself.

Ah, I'm sorry. I didn't realize.

I'll go get some.

It's dangerous to let her go alone, Nobu-san.

Okay.

I like you.

I know it's futile,

telling you at this point.

I know about you and Takumi.

You're into him, right?

Where's Hachiko?

She went to pick up some things.

What the hell, I got out of work early just for her.

She might not be back for a while.

Why?

Because I had Nobu-san accompany her.

Really?!

You did it, Shin!

I...

I really didn't want anyone to know

about Takumi and me.

So...

I pretended nothing happened...

like I have till now.

I was so preoccupied with keeping my secret.

You're probably...

disappointed, right?

No.

I'm glad.

I...

I didn't know...

how to make myself give you up.

Nobu,

I...

It wouldn't be possible...

for me to steal you from him.

I knew...

you'd be torn between the two of us, and you'd get hurt.

You're soft-hearted...

and your feelings are hurt so easily.

Besides...

No matter how I tried, I could never beat Takumi.

That's not true.

I...

But if you...

if you...

broke up with him and wanted to be with me...

I'd do whatever it took to make you happy.

If you break up with Takumi...

and sort out how you feel...

come see me.

I'll keep faith and wait for you.

Hello?

Hi. What did you want to discuss?

What's up?

Is something wrong?

Um...

Could we meet and talk about it?

Sorry,

right now I'm in the middle of mixing.

Ah, I'm sorry. I interrupted your work.

Can't you talk about it over the phone?

My schedule's pretty packed for a while.

I can't really make any plans.

I see...

Well then...

What is it?

Don't tell me you're pregnant or something?

Eh?

No, that's not it!

That's not it, eh.

That's good. Don't scare me like that.

I may not look it, but I'm delicate.

Sorry. I have to go.

If I get some time, I'll get in touch.

You don't have to.

Huh?

You don't have to!

In fact, don't ever call me again.

Goodbye!

I said it!

I was able to say it!

That's the end of it.

My eyes have been opened!

I came by!

Eh?

Sorry, I know you're working.

I found out from Nana where you worked.

And what time do you get off today?

Yeah...

at 9:00.

Okay.

Well, till then I'll be waiting in the cafe next door.

Eh? Uh, w-w-w-wait a minute!

Hmm?

Um... I can't.

Eh? Why?

I told you yesterday.

Come to me after you've sorted things out.

But I did sort them out.

That's too fast!

Even so,

I've been holding myself back all day.

It seemed like today was a year long...

Ah, even if it seemed long,

one day is still one day.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I'll try sticking it out another day.

Forget it.

Maybe meat and potato stew...

could you?

I'm really good at that! {if this "really" needs to be emphasized, it would be better with italics than all caps.}

Good morning.

Nana,

you were here, huh?

Where's Ren?

These days, he's so busy with work, he's hardly ever home.

What about you? Who were you with?

Uhm...

Oh yeah.

Did you find Nobu's workplace yesterday?

Yeah! Thanks.

I had something urgent come up, and...

You're pretty compatible, huh? You two.

Ever since I've known him, he's been honest, innocent, and straightforward.

You guys share the same values, don't you?

Nana...

Me...

and Nobu...

Me...

and Nobu...

I think

I'm really in love with him.

Of course you are.

The user you have dialed is not accepting calls from this number.

And now, information on the typhoon.

The unusually large and forceful Typhoon 11

has now arrived here in the Kantou region. {Isn't usually "the Kantou region" in English and not merely "Kantou"?}

However, its strength is undiminished.

We can expect winds of 55 kilometers per hour...

It's Hachi. Here.

Ah, hello?

Nobuo.

What the hell are you doing? Get over here!

You promised to pick Hachiko up at 7:00, didn't you?

Well, I can't go out in a storm like this.

Besides, the fireworks will be canceled, right?

Don't you want to see it?

Hachiko in a yukata.

You'll have a nosebleed.

I brought some fireworks.

Uhm, I...

Once the storm's over, let's set them off by the river, okay?

Okay!

Why did you tag along?!

You guys are soaked.

It was raining like crazy.

To our band, Hachi was like a Madonna.

Just her standing there and smiling

would light up the room.

At the studio or at a performance, everyone would perk up.

Even if a skilled new member joined the group,

I thought she'd still be more important.

Yay!

What's up with that?!

You probably don't realize it.

Even now, every little thing you do

has the power of the average typhoon

to stir up my emotions.

I was just like

a young man experiencing

love for the first time.

Back then,

I'd spend about half of my week at Ren's place,

but I'd only see him very rarely.

We didn't have time to really talk with each other.

But

I thought that was all right.

That way, we didn't have to talk

about anything that would upset me.

For the curry, you open it up,

and then heat it in this pot, okay?

And then, once it starts to run out,

put in a pack at a time to refill it.

One pack at a time. Are you listening?

And the rice has cooked up in here, as you can see.

It smells good, here.

Smells good... eh?

Hey, what are you... eh?

Komatsu-san!

Hey... Komatsu-san!

You're pregnant.

This small black circle here is the membrane containing your baby.

The white dot in the middle is your baby.

In the event that you want to abort the pregnancy,

please come back within two weeks.

If you want an abortion,

your body will handle it better

if you do it as soon as possible.

Would you like to take the photo home?

Yes.

Nana?

It's me.

Hey, Nana.

Open the door.

Please,

open the door.

Oh crap, someone's coming.

Why did you come?

Go home!

That's not funny.

Morning sickness?

You don't have to feel responsible.

I was an idiot.

It could be my boyfriend's baby, too.

Go home.

Don't come anymore!

By boyfriend, you mean Nobu?

Oh,

I see.

Takumi?

What are you doing?

Calling someone?

Wait!

Don't tell Nobu about it!

Hachi?

Ah... yeah.

Hello?

Ah, Nobu.

This is Takumi.

Hey, can you hear me?

Yes.

Nana's pregnant.

She doesn't know which of us is the father.

If Nana wants to carry it to term,

I'd like to acknowledge it and raise it.

What do you think?

Why are you speechless?

Say something!

What's wrong?

Hello, Hachiko?

Ah,

Nana-chan?

Just who I wanted to talk to.

Can you bring Nobu over here right now?

We can't settle this over the phone.

Why are you calling from Hachiko's phone?!

I borrowed it.

I'm at your place at the moment.

What are you doing there?

Don't try to pick up another guy's woman!

Hachi's dating Nobu right now!

I'm aware of that.

And he's the one who picked up another guy's woman.

Where's Hachi?

She's here.

Put her on.

I can't talk to you.

She told me to put you on the phone.

She doesn't seem like she can talk.

What the fuck did you do to her?!

Anyway...

we'll be right over.

Okay.

Oh, and...

will you pick up some grapefruit and sparkling water?

Huh?

To squeeze and give her to drink.

Her morning sickness is really bad, and she's feeling sick.

Thanks.

Morning sickness?

Don't be so upset.

It'd be terrible to have a miscarriage.

Can you stand?

You sure are helpless, Nana.

Even though you're already twenty.

You can't find a stable job.

If you're lonely, you'll do any guy.

And on top of that,

now you're pregnant.

Really hopeless.

Your parents will cry.

Though I guess I'm not in a position to say that, huh.

No matter who the father is,

you're unmistakably the mother.

Pull yourself together.

Okay?

Did you come alone?

Where's Nana-chan?

I don't know.

Well,

I'll leave you two alone for a bit.

It's not a discussion we can all share and enjoy, after all.

Nana's the one who decides.

The child doesn't need two fathers.

Nana...

Is it true you're pregnant?

Hey...

I want to hear it from you.

It might be mine, after all.

And I knew you had just barely broken up with Takumi...

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Didn't you break up with him first?

Hey, please look at me.

Come on.

Can't you even face me?

I'm begging you to explain it to me.

I'll believe anything.

Even a lie.

Nobu...

He said he used protection.

I don't know what's going on.

Am I...

weird?

Normally...

if you're a friend...

what do you do at a time like this?

Hachi and I...

I want us to be normal friends.

You're smoking?

I'm really

not as pure

as Nana and Nobu

seem to think.

But...

Takumi alone

knows the empty, hopeless me.

He forgives me.

I know my own child

is inside my belly.

I realize that somehow I have to pull myself together.

Aborting it and pretending it never existed...

I don't want that.

I have recording sessions starting today.

I'll be trapped for the next week.

Before that...

Could you tell me your decision?

If we leave it like this, I'll be too anxious to work.

I want...

to have and raise the baby.

I want to have it and raise it...

as your child, Takumi.

If that's not a problem.

Want to get married?

Eh?

Well, it'd be bad news for an illegitimate child,

if the world found out...

If we were married, it wouldn't be a problem.

Since you're not famous,

the mass media will leave you alone.

Don't want to?

Welcome home.

I wanted to talk to you.

We've decided to get married.

We'll find a new place as soon as possible,

and have her move out.

Sorry about this, but

could you find a new roommate?

That works out fine.

I was just planning to move to Ren's place anyway.

No, wait.

You should consider Ren's position a little.

Huh?

If your past relationship together was discovered,

it'd be dramatized as amusing and crazy,

and you'd practically be begging for articles to be written about you.

Besides,

you're unwilling to be seen like that before you debut anyway, right?

There's no "unwilling" about it.

I refuse to take part in that.

Well then,

you'd better cover yourself.

I'm not saying you can't see him.

I got it.

I'll be careful.

That's all I wanted to say.

I'm leaving.

I'll ask them for help at the agency.

If you find one you like, you can choose it.

Eh?

You want to move soon, right?

It seems like it's hard for you to face Nana-chan.

Your color's gotten better.

Has your nausea gone away?

Yeah.

Thanks.

No!

You don't need to worry

about anything at all.

Why don't you use it? Your strawberry glass.

It's pointless not to use it.

Well, since they're a pair, it'd be sad if one broke.

That's better.

They came together so nicely.

Now

it's not sad.

Hey, Nobu-san,

where's the new song?

Ah...

An uncharacteristic slump?

Go have Hachi comfort you.

Where did you run away to?

Right when Hachi needs help.

That's too cold.

When I got home this morning,

Hachiko didn't say a single word to me.

She had Takumi say it all.

What'd he say?

Come on, just tell me.

I won't be surprised no matter what happens anymore.

He said they're getting married.

You're completely surprised!

That's the normal response, right?

You don't get it at all, do you?

I'm sorry, Nobu.

No...

Yeah...

After yesterday,

I realized it's over.

But y'know...

I'm involved, but...

why am I being left out of the loop?

To her, am I...

Am I that unreliable of a guy?

It's okay to cry, Nobuo!

Eh?

Cry on my chest!

Wh-What are you doing?

No point being bashful now!

It's between you and me!

I mean

people are looking at us.

So what?!

Before I met you,

I hated people.

When I met you was the first time...

that I thought the world wasn't all rubbish!

You...

You aren't unreliable at all, Nobu!

Just 'cause you got dumped...

don't lose your spirit!

Your...

Your arm's hurting me.

It's poking into my neck.

Hello, Ren?

Truth is, Nana's at my house right now.

We had some drinks after practice, and she had a little too much.

She won't wake up.

Can you come?

I got it.

I'll come over and get her.

Okay. Sorry.

She woke up...

Hey, where are you going?

Ren said he's coming to get you now.

The paparazzi are chasing him.

Tell him I won't be seeing him for a while.

Huh?

Hey, just a minute... Nana!

Hey, just a minute... Nana!

Wait!

Hachi!

Hachiko, you there?

I don't think

you'll ever forgive me, Nana,

but for my entire life, I will never forget

the half year I lived with you.

Hurry and make your major debut.

Go on TV a lot,

and let me see you singing.

No matter who I love,

to me, the only hero

is you, Nana.

Now,

and forever.

Komatsu Nana.

Nana.

Why are you so sad?

This isn't a goodbye letter.

It's a passionate love letter.

Go and see her.

See Hachiko.

You want to see her happy crying face, don't you?

Why do I have to be the one to go?

It's irrational!

That's what heroes are all about.

It seems that my friend is out.

When she comes back, could you give her this?

Yes.

To which resident?

To the girl living with Ichinose Takumi-san,

Komatsu Nana.

I apologize, but...

well,

we don't have any residents under that name.

That's impossible!

Takumi from Trapnest is living with a girl, right?

You don't need to hide it, I know! I'm her friend!

I do apologize.

Would you please leave?

Shin-chan?

Sorry.

I don't really have a reason for calling.

We haven't talked since that day with the fireworks, and I've been wondering how you are.

The fireworks were really fun.

We all got to write down our wishes

and have a great time.

Yeah.

That was fun, wasn't it?

Let's do fireworks again.

I wonder if they're still selling them at the convenience shop.

I'm sorry, Shin-chan.

I'm such a traitor...

I can't face everyone again.

But I...

No matter what happens, I'm on your side, Hachi.

Nana.

Where's the blow dryer?

Are you using it?

Sorry.

Good night.

Tomorrow...

I should just swing by after work.

It's not like I can never see her again.

There's always tomorrow.

Why are you watching your own videos this early?

We're on TV.

Eh?

Good morning!

It's time for Morning Seven!

It's sudden, but we've got some fascinating news!

The guitarist from the popular band Trapnest,

Ren's secret love has been discovered!

The lady in question

is a member of Ren's former band,

with that indie charisma,

the vocalist from Black Stones, Nana.

Today we'd like to tell you all about these two.

With our guest, the celebrity commentator...

Kyosuke!

This is bad!

What are you fussing about so early in the morning?

Mghngnghnmghn!

Huh?

Mn!

What?

That girl's Nana's roommate.

Yeah.

So we've heard that...

So, Nana's the one who will gain from this, correct?

In other words, it's a publicity stunt.

Can't you see it?

That's a lie.

Hmm, but looking at Nana's personality, it definitely seems possible.

Yes.

Yeah, I'm watching it.

I told him to be more careful.

Now he's caused this pain in the ass commotion.

What do you mean, pain in the ass?!

You're awful!

Outsiders should stay out of this.

Don't do anything rash.

Let's check in with our reporter on location. Makitsuru-san?

Hello! I'm reporting from in front of the house where Blast's Nana lives.

I'm told that Nana is still in her room,

but she has yet to show herself.

Yes?

Who's there?

Is this Oosaki Nana-san?

I'd like to ask you about your relationship with Honjou Ren-san.

Nobu! Shin!

Are you there?

Kawano-san.

Did you see it on TV?

We saw it.

I don't know why it turned into this, but...

Anyway, get your things together.

Until this blows over, I'd like you to stay in a hotel.

Nana-san!

Nana-san...

If you talk to us, we'll write you a follow-up story.

Don't come up here.

Get out!

You're from Black Stones--

I'll make sure to put this in my story!

Are you okay?

What are you playing cool for?!

Think about your own position!

It's fine.

This way, I'm free to gamble a bit.

Hachiko, just watch.

I'll make your wish come true.

Nana-san!

What is your relationship with Nana-san?

Ren-san, a word!

Do you have a word for your fans, Ren-san?

Well, we've been told they used to live together. Is that true? {!!!!! Check timing please!! -Ice}

I got it.

Yes.

Suddenly they want us to start recording.

Do they think they'll profit from all this gossip?

But you don't need to overdo it.

If you don't feel like it,

you just don't have to sign the contract.

What are you talking about?

I don't have any choice.

I've tossed away my silly pride.

From now on,

I'll use Honjou Ren to the fullest.

No matter what, I'll rise up in the world

and make it so big no one will dare talk down to me.

Count me out.

Even if we get huge sales,

it'd just be due to the press circus.

Who'd want to debut for a company like that?

But,

since it's Gaia,

they'll give us a huge budget.

If you want to make it big, you need someone

to help you with production and marketing as much as possible.

Well, there are a lot of things you won't like about it--

These days,

my life is made up of things I don't like.

Then you understand, don't you?

That justice doesn't always prevail in this world.

If you want to win, you have to be more determined.

If you don't want to,

then go home to Terashima Inn.

Takumi!

Going to the UK should be fun.

I wonder how Stella's doing?

Who's Stella?

Takumi's betrothed.

Why'd you switch to Japanese for that?

And so, we were unable to get a response from Ren.

He's arriving at the gate momentarily,

so this is as far as we can go.

Takumi?

Yeah, it's me.

We're going to England tomorrow.

I'll send you an e-mail with the hotel's number.

Tomorrow?

For how long?

Hmm... two weeks. {Doesn't he say for half a month?}

Two whole weeks?!

Well, why don't you go visit your parents during that time?

Besides, it'd be better if you raised the child there...

No way!

I want to have my own household.

Beh~

No matter what happens, I decided I want us to raise our child in a happy family of three.

I got it.

I'll bring you a souvenir from England.

What do you want?

A diamond ring!

Ah... that's right. I haven't bought you an engagement ring yet.

What size?

Seven!

Roger.

Hey, Nobu.

Is this part getting taken out?

Ah, sorry. I cut it.

Tell me stuff like that sooner!

Hey all, listen up.

Today's session is over.

We have to get over to the meeting.

Starting next month on the tenth, at five locations in the city,

we're doing guerrilla live performances.

Let's go!

I'm sorry.

Causing you all this trouble.

What's this about, so suddenly?

If you hadn't met me,

your life would've been much more peaceful.

It's fine.

I'm just a protagonist in a fable,

fated to be deceived by girls named Nana.

But it's all right now.

I feel like...

I can now create a beautiful melody that would almost make you cry.

Probably,

on that moonlit night,

I was the happiest I'd ever been in my entire life.

But...

I decided this

all on my own.

For Blast's debut project,

there were so many people helping, I couldn't remember their names.

I used to be no good at relating to people,

but it wasn't hard anymore.

Now,

if I met with Hachi,

I felt I could laugh and talk with her.

Even about Takumi or the baby,

I thought I could hear her out.

But

there just wasn't

any time.

Well, we're stuck all right.

Miss,

we won't be moving anytime soon.

Excuse me. I'll get off here.

Kawano-san. We're all ready here.

Understood. They'll be right out.

All right, here goes!

All right!

Get out there and rock.

Good evening, we're Blast.

Hey, Hachi.

It's kind of far, but...

that's the best VIP seat.

I wonder if the baby in your belly

can hear my song too?

I always thought life was about

standing your ground

against the current...

but living life, going with the flow,

isn't such a dumb thing to do.

As long as it takes you forward.

The sales records

of the two major bands that stirred up the world back then

still haven't been broken today.

You're now in your 14th week.

The baby is growing very nicely!

No matter what happens, I'm on your side, Hachi.

What?

From Shin.

He forwarded a message from Hachiko.

He wanted you to read it.

At 6:15 tomorrow in Tamagawa, {I won't do this sign except from both names... -Ice}

they're having the fireworks festival that was canceled due to the typhoon.

I couldn't help thinking

it would be wonderful if we could relive

that summer day together.

But...

I guess that's just a hopeless dream.

Wow... so pretty...

That's a huge diamond.

Nobu gave up on you so you could be happy.

If you aren't happy, that's no way to repay him.

Well, with Takumi as your husband, I'm sure you'll have things to cry about,

but you fell for him, so there's no helping that.

Don't get discouraged by a couple of infidelities here and there.

Just smack him around till you feel better.

Yeah.

You're right.

Thank you,

Nana.

I'll definitely...

be happy.

Hey,

Nana...

Why is having your dreams come true

so different from

finding happiness, I wonder?

I still don't understand it.

But...

the feelings we pledged that night

still remain in my heart, even now.

I won't forget the sparkle

of the dream we painted together.