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"South High 81st Entrance Ceremony"

We are gathered here on this balmy spring day...

under streaming rays of sunshine...

for a truly happy occasion...

in the presence of parents, guardians and cherished friends.

Today, you begin an important new chapter in your lives.

And therefore...

I‘d like to ask all new students...

to apply yourselves actively to the task of learning.

When we faculty members were your age...

we were told that learning nourished the soul.

And that the soul, in turn, yearned for learning as its nourishment.

"Books before food" was the mantra.

At that time, l was still unaware...

of what love was.

"MY TEACHER"

"One year later"

I told you clearly!

The box is second from the right!

I thought second from the top.

Next time, Chigusa,

deliver your love letters yourself!

I can't!

It‘s gone!

Oh my God, someone's taken it! I My life is over!

I‘m so sorry!

I wonder which teacher's shoe box this is.

Why Mr. Ito of all people?

I hate him. No sense of humor.

Poor Hibiki.

"Social Studies Anteroom“

ldon‘t think Hibiki likes him, either.

How do you know?

Cause whenever she answers a question in his history class...

her voice rises a pitch higher.

Pardon me.

M... Mr. Ito?

What is it?

I was just wondering if...

you found a letter in your shoe box.

Did you write it?

No, no! It was Chi-...

Miss Chigusa, huh?

That's very like her.

Big hands.

Something wrong?

No... sorry. And thank you.

Miss Shimada.

Yes?

Tell Chigusa she needs to brush up on her Japanese.

Okay.

"Rephrase"

"Grammar!“

"Misspelling"

What a total creep!

That insensitive grouch graded my love letter!

Hilarious! I like Mr. Ito.

Did you make him promise not to tell?

Sorry, I forgot.

But Mr. Ito isn't going to tell anyone.

You three!

Bell‘s ringing.

Mr. Sekiya!

Ms. Nakajima.

You look truly radiant this morning.

Don‘t try buttering up adults.

Save it for your many lovely peers.

But he's right, you know.

Don‘t you start, too.

I mean it. And I‘m bad at compliments.

Does Mr. Sekiya like Ms. Nakajima?

He was hitting on her in plain sight of students.

It‘s her fault for seducing him with sex appeal.

Why do you hate her so much?

Cause she hangs on him constantly!

Why Mr. Sekiya?

Like I said, it's not his fault!

That looks like fun.

It seems like yesterday I was new here.

Suddenly, I'm a sophomore.

And my 17th year is passing in a blink of an eye.

How cool is Mr. Kawai?

He's awesome and such a stud.

Poor girls. They're just so deceived.

How is it that everyone is so sure...

about who they like?

How do they know?

There are reports about a suspicious man

lurking around the school.

Girls, especially, be careful.

Eww! I bet it's you.

Want to die?

Scary, Kosuke.

It sure is noisy next door.

What‘s Mr. Ito doing? Let me go check.

Time... time.

I guess some perverts

just find high school girls irresistible.

Ew. That's disgusting.

Maybe the teachers even have to

restrain themselves from us tasty temptations.

Don‘t equate us with psychopaths.

Eavesdropping?

Everybody can hear you, regrettably.

Then tell me.

Do you ever feel a jolt to the heart around some of us?

Not a bit.

Harsh.

You could‘ve killed me.

But thanks.

In your seats.

I knew I hated that guy.

"Every hour of lost time now

is a chance for future regret."

Napoleon Bonaparte.

Napoleon expanded French territory

with alarming speed and action...

conquering Europe except England

and Russia before...

crowning himself Emperor in 1804.

In short, don't waste the present

or you'll regret it later in life.

Napoleon then invaded Russia...

"Every hour of lost time now

is a chance for future regret."

Better believe it. It's a scary world.

- Stop it. - I mean it.

Let‘s just hope neither of us are attacked by any perverts.

Will you stop?

- See ya later. - Bye.

Miss Shimada?

What is it?

What‘s wrong?

Mr. Ito.

l was so scared.

Take it.

Thank you very much.

- Something wrong? - No.

Hibiki!

Are you all right?

You okay?

Well I‘m glad it was nothing.

You've had a wild imagination since you were little.

But a girl can never be too sure in a dangerous world.

Should I pick you up from school from now on?

No, Dear! That's being over-protective.

Hibiki's not a child.

She is to me.

I guess he sees me as a child after all.

What did you say, Hibiki?

But I was right.

His hands were big.

"South Prefectural Senior High School"

As I thought, you're very good.

What did you expect? It's what I do.

Have you ever painted a self-portrait?

l'd pay for that.

What did I say?

Save it for your many lovely peers.

I've no interest in children.

What a coincidence.

Me neither.

Hey freshman! Speak up!

Yell out when you fetch arrows!

Sorry!

Unbelievable.

Why're you so annoyed?

Want to go to Ms. Nakajima's place after Sunday practice?

No, why should I?

She lives in the faculty dorm. So does Mr. Sekiya.

Let's go!

Okay, Hibiki?

Which one is it? That one? This one?

That one.

There.

That's strange.

Are you sure you have the right place?

Don‘t tell me she's not home.

She'll be back.

Mr. Sekiya's not around, either. What a total waste of time.

Be quiet.

Hmm, there's certainly nothing romantic about this room.

Thanks, Teach! I take mine black.

I prefer Darjeeling.

You get green tea.

Or tap water.

Why'd you come here anyway?

Teacher consultation.

You're in Mr. Sekiya's homeroom.

Don't be so scary. Are you that way with your girlfriend?

None of your business.

Does that mean you have one?

I can‘t be bothered.

Wait, what? Are you a woman hater?

That may be a controversial statement.

ls Mr. Sekiya back?

Mr. Sekiya!

What are you kids doing here?

Mr. Sekiya.

Are the two of you going out?

Don‘t be silly. He just gave me a ride.

That's right, you guys.

Mr. Sekiya will drive you home, too.

After all, they're your precious students.

That's okay.

Let's go, guys.

Wait up, Kosuke!

Make P the vertex of the unit circle

with each moving radius (0+6).

Coordinates for P are cos(q+B) and sin(q+[3).

The formula for the distancee between the two points...

"Driving together on Sunday is very suspicious."

"What‘s the point of crushing on a teacher?"

"I don't understand the question."

"Because the chance of feelings being mutual is extremely low."

No, Chigusa. I meant it‘s lower than students.

Chigusa.

You two!

Stand up, Shimada.

Yes, Sir.

Tests are coming and you're slacking.

Stay after school and complete the practice exercises on 133.

Your reply?

Yes, Sir.

What‘re you doing?

Mr. Sekiya told me to stay

and finish these problems, and show him today.

Mr. Sekiya left.

No way.

Pack up and do the rest at home.

But I agreed not to go home until I finished.

Even though he left already?

Show me.

Do you know Math?

More than you and Chigusa at least.

You've seen our grades?

I can guess from your work in World History.

Wow, that's fast.

Cool.

Why are you...

being nice to me?

Wait.

You said women are bothersome.

Is it because...

I‘m an honest and obedient student?

What the heck am I saying?

You're not m homeroom teacher. Y

You don't have to help me.

Ah, I'm sorry! I said something really annoying.

What‘s so funny?

Who‘s "honest and obedient"?

Peeking into people's shoe boxes,

leaving someone else's letters.

lntruding on a person's privacy on their day off.

I suppose you're honest.

Let's hurry and finish.

Thanks.

Do number 4.

I want to thank you again...

for driving me home.

I can't have you injuring yourself for no reason.

That was embarassing.

Darn it.

"Nakajima: Can we talk?“

"Come to the art room after school tomorrow.“

What‘s going on?

Kosuke! What are you doing here?

What am I doing here? Isn't that obvious?

I‘m hoping to see Ms. Nakajima.

Wait, wait, wait!

What the hell are you doing?

What‘s up with you?

I apologize for calling you here like this.

That's okay. What can I do for you?

Mr. Sekiya's been asking me out a lot recently.

He has?

I feel awful having to refuse every time.

l was wondering if you could speak to him for me.

I‘m fond of someone else here, and lwouldn't want him to misunderstand.

I‘m not sure it's my place to interfere. He's a colleague.

Do you mean that seriously?

Because I imagine you've noticed who I have feelings for.

I'm flattered. But to be honest, I've all I can handle just focusing on work.

How embarrassing. Is this a rejection, plain and simple?

I suppose you could say that.

Please forget it, then. ldon‘t wish to harm our working relationship.

I completely understand. If you'll excuse me, then.

Yes, thank you for your time.

Ito, you bastard.

Kosuke, no!

Let go! I want to punch him!

No! You can't!

Yes I can. Just watch.

If you do, I‘ll hit you!

If you punch Mr. Ito, I will punch you.

Hibiki?

Don‘t tell me you...

like Mr. Ito.

Line up!

Due to North High‘s gymnasium renovations,

we have no facility.

We thank you for offering us

the use of yours at South High.

Thank you!

Impressive. Their form is all aligned.

Their captain, Fujioka,

competed as a freshman.

What? Hibiki's in love with Mr. Ito?

Quiet! You're so loud!

But now that you mention it, it makes sense.

He's such a grump, though.

You're one to talk.

What‘s so great about Ms. Nakajima?

Her face.

You're such a scumbag.

I‘m being honest at least.

Take that elsewhere.

Oh yeah? Who's the one who had to "take it elsewhere"?

Like whatever teacher you want.

Just don't bring it in here.

He heard everything. What'll we do now?

He goes to a different school anyway.

But you should go apologize to Hibiki.

Those North High kids are too serious.

We can't even relax at practice.

Say listen, Hibiki.

I wanted to talk to you about Mr. Ito.

Did Mr. Ito do something wrong?

Uh... no.

But I hear he lives in his Social Studies anteroom

during midterm week.

So he can supervise students' cramming.

He says we don't pay enough attention in class.

He cares a lot more about students than he lets on... surprisingly.

Yeah, surprisingly.

It was surprising, but...

Every hour of lost time now...

is a chance for future regret.

What‘s wrong?

Nothing. I just remembered something important.

Hibiki?

Shimada?

I need to ask you something, Teacher.

About the test?

Can I have a crush on you?

I‘d rather you didn't.

Why not?

Because I'm a teacher. And you're a student.

End of story.

But I can still like you, right?

Listen.

"Every hour of lost time now

is a chance for future regret."

The words of Napoleon you taught us in class.

It sounds a little scary, but...

it means that I determine my future

by living to the fullest today, right?

I don't want to regret anything in the future. So that's why I...

um...

If I get 90 or higher on my world history test,

can I like you then?

Do you remember what you got on your last test?

Let me see.

56, Ithink.

But I'll study real hard!

Wait.

Are you kidding me?

That's like a real confession!

My head‘s spinning from all this change.

Okay, so then what happened?

He said "No."

Of course.

But then...

he smiled a little.

I‘m not really sure but...

But I feel kind of good.

Okay.

Yeah, but he rejected you, right?

That means it's not going to happen.

Yeah.

You don't seem to get it at all.

Ouch.

My glasses.

Uh-oh.

There are stairs here.

Okay.

Your eyesight is that bad, huh?

I can manage from here.

No. Let me take you home.

It's my duty to protect you.

"Protect" me?

Train's arriving!

Yoo-hoo!

Over here!

We will soon be making a brief stop.

Please stand clear of the doors.

He means you.

I‘m truly fine from here.

Of course. Again, I am so sorry.

I‘ll pay for the repairs.

That's okay. I have a spare.

Thanks for protecting me.

You're welcome.

I‘ll be on my way, then.

Be careful.

Mr. Ito?

Goodbye.

Isn't that Miss Shimada of Class C?

Yes, that‘s right.

She was here the other day, too.

It‘s rare to see Mr. Ito singling out a student for special treatment.

I‘m not. This was just an accident.

It‘s all right. She's not a problem student.

What‘s all right?

It's also rare to hear Mr. Ito... rationalizing.

"3 days to mid-terms“

"World History 13:20 - 14:00"

Okay, let's end here.

Don‘t forget your sketchbooks next week.

Miss Shimada.

Could you help me clean up?

Yes.

Against the window.

Yes.

Mr. Ito!

Mr. Ito is a pretty nice guy

when you get talking to him.

He has that gruff exterior.

So it's easy to mistake any kindness

as something meant solely for you.

Girls your age...

are particularly vulnerable.

Ms. Nakajima.

I don't...

Thanks for your help.

Excuse me.

Please don't be hard on Hibiki just because...

Mr. Ito turned you down.

Two different things.

I was merely advising Miss Shimada as a teacher.

And I had only a passing interest in Mr. Ito.

- It's no big deal... - Liar.

Weren't those tears?

What‘s your point?

That I‘m in love with you.

I‘m serious.

Sorry,

but I'm aware how "un-serious" that word is from a high school teen.

Damn it.

Teacher?

Shimada.

I ask you to stop hanging around me.

The test results aren't out yet.

"Every hour of lost time now

is a chance for future regret."

Don't waste your valuable high school time on me.

I‘m not wasting my time.

I can't reciprocate your feelings.

I don't expect you to turn your attention my way.

It's discomforting...

having to field your emotional barrage.

Am I a nuisance?

Yes. I‘m afraid so. You're a nuisance.

Coming.

Hibiki?

Morning, Kosuke.

Morning.

Wait.

Your face.

Hibiki spent the night at my place.

I did her makeup. Cute, huh?

It‘s weird.

It‘s not you.

You‘re just not used to it.

You look real cute today, Hibiki.

Are either of you free?

We're short a girl for the party with Central High.

Sorry! We've got club activities.

And Hibiki‘s not into that.

No, I...

would like to go.

Really?

That's great.

I‘ll tell them.

Hibiki?

Chigusa!

Don‘t do it!

There he is! Evil inhumane teacher!

You could've let her down softly!

Very direct.

Hibiki came to me in tears,

her eyes swollen from crying all night.

That explains the makeup.

Now she's going to a dating party!

Who knows what deviant path she‘ll take

to try and get over you?

It's not my business.

How cruel!

The reaction can be pretty big

for serious girls like Hibiki.

Could be dangerous.

All we ask is for you

to give her a kind word or two,

even if it's a lie.

Even if it's a lie?

If you're finished, please leave. I'm grading tests.

Look Mr. Ito...

You suck! Let's go, Kosuke.

She's going to karaoke by the station,

just so you know.

"Hibiki Shimada“

Having fun, Hibiki?

I really like girls with short hair.

Ithink...

it's time for me to go.

You serious?

Sorry.

That's not cool, Hibiki.

Hold on!

Hey, what did you do to her?

Nothing!

Well, good night!

Thanks for the meal!

Don‘t catch a cold, Girlie!

Your teacher will scold you for being out!

I hope he does!

I want to see him angry...

see him laughing...

I just want to see him more.

Something wrong with this girl?

In love with your teacher, are you? That's wrong.

What‘s wrong with it?

I can't help it.

I fell in love with him, and tried real hard on my test.

Every day, I go to school feeling so nervous and excited.

It‘s not time wasted to me.

Even if he doesn't look at me.

Right now...

I want to stay in love with...

the one I love most.

Pardon me.

Teacher?

Let's go, Shimada.

Good luck, Girlie!

Teacher?

Your car seat is getting wet.

I‘m sorry.

- Ueda. - Yes.

Ono.

Kawai.

- Sato. - Yes.

- Shimada. - Yes.

Tadokoro.

- Chigusa. - Yes.

- Chino. - Yes.

Tsugawa.

Totsuka.

Banba.

Nishino.

Today, we are to decide...

the theme for South High festival's

inter-class costume contest!

Any ideas?

Here!

Chigusa.

A happy wedding theme!

What‘s that?

We make and wear wedding dresses.

And the guys?

Just reverse your collars to look like suits.

I plan on dazzling the soccer team's Tonobe with my wedding dress.

What happened to Mr. Sekiya?

I‘m over that. I was misplacing my feelings.

l was in love with things

I imagined that didn't exist.

I see.

Your form is off.

The bow hand and shoulder.

No one here today?

They're all preparing for the school festival.

They‘re exempt from practice.

I see. Same here.

You impressed me at the tournament last year.

But seeing you now is a bit disappointing.

Your mind doesn't seem focused.

Your stance looks uncertain and unsteady somehow.

I‘m sorry.

Oh no, wait. I'm sorry. I said too much.

That was insensitive of me. I‘m sorry.

I‘m upset...

because I can think only about myself.

I haven‘t thought how I might be causing trouble...

for others... I‘m just really sorry.

Are you saying that to me?

The person you're in love with is a teacher, right?

It‘s hard to explain.

But I selfishly fell for him because...

he showed me occasional kindness.

I guess I got a little carried away.

You must think I'm a real idiot.

I really should...

let go and move on.

Don‘t force a smile...

if it's not what you want to do.

It‘s hard to watch.

Fujioka?

I don't know what "letting go" would involve.

But I'd be sure to confirm

those feelings beforehand.

I already know how he feels about it.

I didn't mean his.

I meant yours.

You can let go if he rejects you.

But I can‘t cause him any more trouble that I already have.

He's a teacher. Being troubled by students is part of the job.

"South High School Festival"

In sickness and in health...

For better or for worse...

We're short on safety pins!

Okay? Am I good? Am I killing it in this dress?

Look, look, look!

Anything wrong here?

Very cute.

Really?

Yes, yes. Cute, cute.

Then I‘m off to show myself to Tonobe.

Have you spoken to Ito lately?

No.

I see.

Maybe it was just my imagination.

I guess I don't get adults yet.

I seriously don't.

Yeah... me neither.

But...

there's no harm in making sure.

After all, I did it.

I did my part.

I scored a 97!

Wait, Hibiki!

Teacher, it's just for today.

Just today.

Why're you dressed like that?

How do I look?

It‘s not you.

That's mean.

But it makes me think.

There will come a day when you all will wear wedding dresses.

Laughable now.

l, Hibiki Shimada...

in sickness or in health...

even after graduation...

and starting work...

do solemnly vow...

to love Mr. Ito...

for as long as I live.

Just kidding. I'm sorry but that was just the last...

of my foolishness.

I now return to "student hood".

And this time, I aim to be...

truly honest and obedi-...

Have you seen Hibiki?

Um... nope.

Why?

Teacher.

What am I supposed to do now?

Please tell me.

Isn't that Shimada from Class C?

No way? She's so plain!

It‘s her, I swear!

Come on.

A freshman boy spotted them.

Seriously?

Hibiki!

Chigusa?

Come!

This.

"That's Shimada from 2-C."

"Kissing Mr. Ito!“

It‘s going viral online.

Mr. Ito's with the principal now.

I have to go.

Are you nuts? Let's get out of here!

How's running going to help?

No, please do.

Miss Shimada, you shouldn‘t be here.

You need to go home.

But...

This isn't for children.

Let the adults handle this.

Not that again. Hibiki is serious...

That doesn't make it right!

She doesn't consider the pain she could inflict by holding nothing back.

That's why I say "children."

Ms. Nakajima.

At any rate, go home for today.

There's no mistaking that this photo is of you and Hibiki Shimada...

a sophomore student in Class 2-C?

Yes.

"Yes?" Look here.

Would you care to explain what this is all about?

It is as you see there. I can make no excuses for it.

What are you saying?

I am truly sorry.

Mr. Ito, this isn‘t a problem that involves only you.

It casts doubt on the credibility of everyone here!

Do you think a mere apology will do?

Mr. Ito, there is no way to avoid your immediate dismissal for this.

Are you fully aware of that fact?

We would greatly appreciate it if you could tell us your true feelings.

My feelings are...

Not Hibiki Shimada!

She seemed so square and serious.

What‘s up?

Some big school scandal.

Do you know Hibiki Shimada?

She's dating a teacher.

"Shimada"

Hibiki?

l have to go out now.

I left food in the microwave for you.

Listen Hibiki.

Neither me nor your dad plan on scolding you harshly for this.

We just want you to be able to enjoy a normal and happy high school life.

That's all.

Hello?

It‘s me, Ito.

Teacher?

You're not cold?

I‘ve moved up.

Moved up?

The last time you bought me a drink, it was strawberry milk.

How do you remember that?

That's because I thought, "Oh, he's treating me like a child.“

But now I'm up to canned coffee.

I‘m sorry.

Because of me, you may find school an uncomfortable place to be.

I‘m truly sorry.

Please don't apologize.

l was the one...

who made life difficult for you.

I‘m sorry.

I‘ll be fine.

Don‘t worry.

I really am fine.

I don't care if they all look.

They can think whatever they want.

ldon‘t mind quitting school.

Teacher?

Please tell me.

On the roof that day...

why did you embrace me?

And then afterwards...

why did you...?

I gave in to temptation.

That's all.

I got it.

I'll drive you home.

The station is fine.

Okay.

"Fujioka"

Hello?

Hello?

Fujioka.

I heard about it.

I urged you to go ahead.

I‘m sorry.

Why, Fujioka?

You don't need to apologize.

The local train bound for Kurato is now approaching.

For your safety, please remain behind the yellow line.

My train's coming.

Oh, okay.

Yeah.

I'll see ya.

Okay. See ya.

A train will soon be arriving at Platform 4.

For your safety, please remain behind the yellow line.

Fujioka?

Why're you here?

I figured you might be crying.

People get bored with rumors quickly.

Like if you were to start dating a student, for example.

The talk would eventually stop.

Could I be...

that student?

What?

I‘ve liked you ever since I saw you at the tournament last year.

You don't have to answer right away. But I'd...

hate myself if I didn't at least tell you how I felt.

So I thought I should tell you sooner than later.

Can I see you home?

Yes.

Don‘t go too wild over the vacation.

Be responsible senior high school students, okay?

Yes, Sir.

Oh, and there's one more announcement.

About history teacher, Mr. Ito.

Hibiki!

Chigusa?

I‘m dying here.

What is it, Chigusa?

Bad news, Hibiki.

Mr. Ito is leaving.

Are these all your things?

Yes.

I really appreciate your help.

Don‘t mention it.

But tell me...

are you sure about this?

I thought you might be gone.

What‘s up?

Running away?

Then let me give you a going away gift.

Don‘t dodge it.

If I don't, you'll hit me.

Why must I be hit by you?

Cause you make me sick.

Stop it, Kawai!

Why the transfer?

It's very drama queen-ish.

Real adults don't run away.

Come on!

Go ahead and strike back.

But I guess you can't.

I know. I'm a student and you're a teacher.

So why cross the line with Hibiki, and pull back?

Hibiki.

You need to go see Mr. Ito right away.

I‘m afraid...

I can‘t do that.

Come on, Hibiki. Why can't you?

Cause he‘s a person...

I wasn't supposed to fall for... to begin with.

But Hibiki.

It's something Mr. Ito once told me.

I‘m in high school. That's what I should be experiencing.

Even though I‘m still not at all sure if...

I can like someone else.

And that?

I‘m going to a public archery dojo

to take my mind off things.

l was invited, actually.

By whom?

Fujioka.

I don't like it.

It‘s not right! I don't like this!

Teacher is so full of lofty quotes.

So why can't he just come out and say the simplest thing.

Chigusa?

Listen carefully, Hibiki.

There's nobody in this world you CAN‘T fall in love with, okay?

l was ecstatic...

hearing what you said in front of all those teachers.

But you're going about it all wrong!

Mr. Ito is putting Miss Shimada first.

So you think taking the blame

and running away will help her?

She doesn't want that.

She may not wish for that right now.

But it's the only way for her future.

According to whom?

It's not about one of you taking all the blame.

Let us bear some of that!

It‘s the adult thing...

I‘m tired of hearing that!

Fine, we're children. We don't know anything!

But that doesn't stop us from trying!

You've played “teacher" so long...

you've lost sight of your true self.

Mr. Ito!

I landed one.

Oh my God.

No, I think he‘s right.

I couldn‘t bear the thought that she'd come to hate me...

for hurting her.

Maybe I wanted to run from that.

Ito.

When Mr. Ito was called to that faculty meeting...

do you know what he said?

She's very earnest, and awkward...

and ready to give 100 percent.

I felt a need to keep an eye out for her.

She‘s the kind of student who, as a teacher, you can't neglect.

Then before I knew it...

I'd forgotten my place as a teacher.

She has done absolutely nothing wrong.

I take full responsibility.

I don't wish to hurt her further.

Falling in love with my teacher...

was painful.

It felt painful...

heart—wrenching, suffocating even.

But given another chance, I'd do it all again.

And that's because you are...

Shimada!

The first person...

I ever loved.

Teacher!

Stay right there!

Teacher.

I‘m so sorry! Please don't leave the school. I beg you!

I'll tell the principal that it‘s all a misunderstanding!

It‘s all right.

Why?

This isn't your fault at all!

It's okay.

It‘s not okay! None of it is!

It‘s no misunderstanding.

I fell in love with you.

Oh, why do |...

have to be just a child?

I want to be an adult sooner.

Someday, we can be together.

Will you wait till then?

I‘m not forcing you.

If in that time, you find someone else, then so be it.

No, wait.

Please wait for me.

"81st Graduating Class Ceremony“

Congratulations seniors one and all on this momentous milestone.

3 years ago,

amid the cherry blossoms, you passed through these gates.

And now...

in a blink of an eye, the time has come...

to embark upon a new journey.

Commencement.

As you know, in English...

the word is "graduation."

To “graduate."

The etymology of the word "gradu" is...

I‘m sure not going to miss the principal's endless speeches.

What are you doing right now?

Actually, I've got some business to attend to.

Don‘t tell me with Ms. Nakajima?

I‘m going to try my confession again.

You've waited all this time? You're crazy persistent.

So what?

It's a compliment. You never waver.

Chigusa!

Sorry! I'll be with you in a minute!

Isn't he a sophomore?

You‘re not such a slouch yourself.

I had no idea.

I learned something from you, Hibiki.

That going all in for someone you like...

is the way to go!

Chigusa.

Sorry Hibiki.

But now that you know, I've gotta go.

Congrats grads!

I guess I'll go, too. I'll call you later, okay?

They bloomed early this year.

Hurry or you‘ll miss him!

It‘s graduation!

Where's the letter?

2nd from the top.

Deliver your love letters yourself!

When tomorrow comes...

this will no longer be our place.

Surely someone else...

will begin a new story in it.

But this place...

where I did so much thinking...

and so much fretting...

and so much feeling...

will remain with me forever.

It will give me the strength to walk the road ahead.

Each memory...

be it joyful or sad...

"Thanks, South High!"

will become part of my strength.

I... graduated.

I know. Congratulations.

What‘s your desire?

Hands.

I‘d like to hold hands.

It's so cold and tiny.

And your hand...

is warm and large.

I‘m so glad I met you...

my teacher.