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Aoi-san.

How about...

we start over?

Well... uh.

Wonderful! Superb!

- It's starring Yuto from Snife. - Snife?

Silent Knife.

As soon as we announced the movie adaptation of "Don't Forget Me," starring Yuto,

the novel went into reprint with 300,000 copies sold!

Your past works are moving along with it.

We got additional printings!

"The Midsummer Sky is a Dream" is doing well.

This is a nice breeze.

Let's ride along this breeze! Softly and gently.

Thanks to you, I've been getting a lot of requests lately.

Mom.

I got an e-mail asking you to appear in Unisilo commercial.

Really?

You don't wear it, but you want to appear in it.

How can you tell that it makes me happy?

I can see it in your face.

But mom, there will be several people for one of those.

Then, give them no.

- Rog. - What is that?

Konishi, you're so outdated! It's "rog" as in "roger that."

I'm kidding. I know.

It's getting even shorter now.

Are you gonna turn down the Unisilo commercial?

Wouldn't that be a waste?

In that case... I can do it for you.

Only if I do it alone.

That's why you're Minase Aoi.

If you're not doing it alone, you won't bother to appear.

I don't dislike your pride.

What do you mean?

Aside from Soseki,

I'm the only one who can be your editor.

Soseki will be transferred this April.

To Saneisha in New York.

Why are you saying that, Konishi-san?

I said I'd tell her myself.

Sorry. I've tried to tell you on the phone.

Oh! Did you file for transfer because you didn't want to be with me?

How can you be so backward-looking?

Isn't it hard to be with me?

You're so self-aware.

That was a joke.

You're so free spirited, but sometimes you turn into a little girl.

When I went to the science lab, when the new school year started,

and when I ate my lunch, I was afraid to be alone.

So I played it cool, and here I am.

Ichinose Fuga asked me to come along to Okinawa.

He asked me to get back together.

He got a long-term driftwood job in Okinawa.

To decorate the interior of a famous hotel.

He is going to spend three years decorating that hotel.

He said he could find a house for us to live in at a reasonable price.

Are you going?

What should I do?

Then...

how about you come with me to New York?

My daughter,

doesn't have

a boyfriend!!

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Isn't the moon fatter today? Shouldn't you go on a diet?

- Sora, are you here? - Keep it down.

- Can't you see I'm here? - Hey, listen!

I am getting popular!

Huh? Where's Gon-chan?

He attends this shopping street's drinking party held by Suzuran Onsen.

Aoi-chan, you're popular?

Shall we celebrate with a beer?

I'm in!

Shunichiro-san, I've been meaning to tell you this.

What is it?

Wearing a parka under that kimono is really cool!

No, no, not at all.

You're the only one who can dress like that in the world!

In the world? That's a big one.

So, is this about your popularity?

- Sora, listen to me. - Are you bragging things again?

No, I've been bragging about how popular I was in the past.

This is my most recent one!

I got proposed! By Ichinose Fuga and Soseki!

I wanted to disperse my popularity.

I want to disperse it... Why am I focused on this?

But like... Am I popular with the right people?

- They're only my ex and Soseki. - Mom, watch your mouth.

- Just be grateful for being popular. - Well, you're right. I'm thankful.

Listen, Sora. Fuga-san found us a house in Okinawa.

Look.

If Soseki and I are going to New York,

I think you should just study abroad.

There are a lot of universities that are affiliated with Rissei Gakuin University.

Mom, what are you talking about?

I'm not going. I have a study here.

Well, you'll study abroad.

I won't, okay?

Oh, right.

Because Hikaru-kun is here?

Why would you say that?

Forget that one! That's a toxic parent's remark.

Children will grow out of their parents one day.

Well, yeah.

But Gon-chan and Shunichiro-san are living together.

That's also true.

- You may go back for long-term care. - No, that's too soon.

I won't be a bother to you.

That's why I'm going to make that house my own

and eventually sell it so I can move into a luxury retirement house.

What? You won't leave that house to me?!

You have to earn your own living, Sora!

After you gave me such a luxurious living?

Calm down.

We have bamboo shoot rice today.

We'll have some!

That felt good.

It would be nice to have a sauna here.

I was wondering why you have such a nice body, you got that by picking up driftwood?

I pick them up near the sea.

I see.

I left that earlier.

This is the one I took to Taiyodo Clinic.

- Did you carry a big one? - Yes.

- About three times my size. - Wow, so powerful.

We only have a bunch of dull IT guys around here.

But they're smart, right?

All they have is money, so they work out at an expensive gym to attract young ladies.

After all, a man is all about sea... and driftwood.

Each one is different.

There's a lot of beauty in these curves.

I'm sure it'll go well here.

Really? I think I'll ask dad.

Auntie, give me fruit milk too.

- Double. - What are you talking about?

So I'll go to Okinawa and New York by myself, huh.

Pick one or another, you can't go to both.

That's bigamy.

It seems fun either way.

Your work can be done anywhere.

But I can't speak English.

In Okinawa, I'd probably look out of place wearing Saint Laurent.

Well, same as here.

Really? I wasn't aware of it.

Say.

How long will you stay here?

I'll go to Okinawa soon.

By the way...

Uh, I'm from Odaya.

I run taiyaki shop next to this place.

Oh, so you're Gon-chan.

Odaya is famous for their taiyaki.

But I am not fond with sweets.

But you're drinking fruit milk right now.

Fruit milk is a must after bath.

I don't think so.

But you have any other dishes, don't you?

Obayashi Kanae-san said so.

I don't know if there's anything that would be palatable to you.

Like yakisoba or oden.

I love those dishes.

- When are you going to Okinawa? - Next weekend.

Oh, that's relieving.

Uh, well.

Don't you feel so when you look at that picture?

That's so relieving!

But still, Keynesian's moon and cheese

are quite romantic.

He's a hot mess.

Even though he's got this face.

The next one

will be your last report of the year.

I guess it's time to part ways with you guys.

- Minase! - What?

Are you taking notes?

I've been so engrossed in writing manga that I haven't taken any notes.

That's what I thought, so I took copious notes.

I scent Hikaru.

I'll return this as soon as I copy it.

Recently...

My mom becomes popular.

Your mom is beautiful and young.

She got proposed by.

That was fast!

She might leave me behind.

Good thing I'll be alone.

- Hello. - Welcome!

I'll be heading out first.

We'll be out for a while.

Sally, I'm moving to Saneisha in New York.

I see.

Take care.

I'm sorry about the other day.

Sally, be happy.

Same to you.

Don't be.

Okay, we're leaving.

What? New York?

Yes. That's why I want to eat your oden before I leave.

- Shunichiro-san, I'm sorry. - What for?

I don't have feelings for Soseki anymore.

I see.

You doubt me?

No. If you say so, then that must be it.

I trust you.

You're so kind.

Well, to be honest,

I think it's inevitable that someone you loved will remain in your heart.

That's what human is like.

It would be weird if the feelings went in a flash.

It's okay to keep that thought with you.

Shunichiro-san.

Well, as for me.

As long as you keep laughing and being happy all the way,

that's all that matters.

That is what I wish for most.

I found it.

My happiness...

I found it!

- Good evening. - Welcome.

We met at the bathhouse.

What can I get for you?

I'll start with a beer.

Alright!

Okay.

[ Fuga and Okinawa ] - [Soseki and New York ]

She hit the word "Drink"

Roger that.

How about...

we start over?

I guess I'll have to decide.

As it is, at this moment.

I wish I could stay in time.

Why does life have to move forward?

I bet I can't even back up.

I want to stay exactly at this moment.

I wish I could stay.

Then...

how about you come with me to New York?

Maybe I'm just being teased?

Who is it?

- Please pass it to Sora. - Oh, thanks.

She said she'll go to Odaya after meeting Wataru-sensei.

Oh, it's okay. I wasn't making any promises.

I just thought I'd return it as soon as possible.

I wonder what she's studying.

Moon and cheese?

Would you like to come in and have some tea?

No, no. I have a report to write, too.

Well, thanks for coming all the way here.

Sorry but...

Are you leaving Tokyo to go somewhere else?

I heard you got proposed by?

Oh my. Did Sora tell you that?

- She did. Your popular period is coming? - That's right.

It happens once every four years?

A once-in-a-lifetime event like the Halley's Comet!

Sora-san seemed to be lonely.

She said you might leave her.

She said she's lonely?

She didn't say it, but I can tell by the look on her face.

Really?

She doesn't even show it to me.

She has become a child who can't say "I'm lonely."

Because I was the first one to say it.

And I'm a little out of touch with people's feelings.

Sora-san...

loves you very much.

- Here is your yakisoba. - It's very tasty.

What's this?

It's just a piece of chikuwa.

Oh, I see.

I am...

sorry.

Don't be.

I just pretended not to see that your feelings weren't here.

Sensei.

Have you found someone else you like?

I'm still not sure about my feelings.

Maybe I don't know anything about love.

I see.

You don't have to force yourself to name that feelings.

I don't think so.

Just let it flow.

Let it flow?

But that relationship is important to you, right?

Don't lose it.

I don't want to lose it.

You have to protect it.

- Protect? - Yes.

We have to protect what we don't want to lose.

Wataru-sensei...

I won't have you calling me

"Wataru-sensei" in your pretty voice anymore.

I don't have such a pretty voice.

I'm sorry for saying such a cowardly thing.

It's also my fault that I was unable to build a relationship that I didn't want to lose with you.

I also loved you, Wataru-sensei.

Ah, I said it in past tense.

I knew.

And it made me happy.

I also loved your straightforwardness and honesty.

I put it in past tense too, so I guess we're even.

Good luck, Sora-chan.

You may not come across it many times in your life.

That kind of relationship.

Here you go, another serving of hot sake.

Thanks.

I heard Aoi often comes here.

I heard Sora works here too.

Thank you for taking care of them.

I don't need you to thank me.

I have known them a long time.

I very well know.

When are you going to Okinawa?

Next week?

I see.

Along with Aoi-san.

I think she will come with me.

We have some things up in the past.

Even now.

Well, it's not all bad.

We may have a chance to reunite.

Aoi-san is not so bad for her age.

She is a pretty good woman.

It would be a waste to leave her alone.

I thought I'd just let it go because you're a customer

but what crap are you talking about?

How dare you to come all the way for the woman you dumped!

Get the fuck out of this town!

Gon-san, please stop!

What is happening?

Does that hurt? Huh?

Aoi was in a lot more pain than you ever would!

In her heart!

She was dumped by a man she loved.

And then she raised your child that some other woman gave birth to!

Don't hear it! Don't hear anything!

Do you have any idea how hard it is for a woman to raise a child alone?

What you did... was evil! You're a demon! Not even a human.

Gon-san!

Don't you ever dare to define her worth!

Don't give me that dirty look!

Are you jealous?

Stop it!

Even Sora has it tough.

She knows Aoi isn't her real mother!

It's all your fault.

How dare you come all the way out here?

Get out. Get out of this town.

I'm free to go.

Now, listen up!

Gon-san, please calm down!

I will never give Aoi or Sora to you!

Once you abandon someone, you have no second chance!

They are not yours.

Gon-san!

I'll protect them! Aoi and Sora are mine!

Gon-chan, stop, you're killing him!

- Get off me! - Gon-san, stop it!

He's smiling!

He's relieved that you beat him up.

Who are you?

Just a passer-by.

I just thought you should know.

Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?

I'm fine.

It happened?

It might be better to leave him alone with Sora for a while.

Um... How is Ichinose-san?

Are you worried?

Well...

Sora-san is with him, and he is an adult.

You're right.

He is.

If we do it at the toy store, Kanae-san will be worried.

Why were you smiling? Even though you were beaten up.

I didn't mean to.

I don't think this will lessen my guilt,

but I think it will make me a little relieved

to be properly blamed for my sins.

I wish I could get five more punches.

You're gonna die.

Gon-chan was a resident of CROWS ZERO when he was young.

Did you want me to punch you?

Well... not sure. You're a girl.

Here.

I had it.

Want me to put it up?

No.

I'll do it myself.

Dad...

You took pictures of the sky every day.

Wondering what kind of girl you imagined myself to be.

I hope I didn't disappoint you.

In my heart, you grew up little by little.

She didn't tell me when your birthday is,

so I couldn't celebrate it.

But in my heart, little by little.

You are growing up.

I never thought I'd be able to see you.

Want me to put this up?

It's bleeding around your mouth.

No.

I won't use it.

I'll keep it with me.

Okay, it's done.

Now all we need is a title.

I actually had an idea for the title.

- What is it? - But it's a little embarrassing.

- What? - No, listen to me.

I asked you, what is it?

"A World with You."

Wait, listen up.

In a ruined world with no story left to tell,

Emile and Jadwiga meet.

No matter how bad the world gets,

for Emile it's still a world with Jadwiga in it.

Unless Jadwiga is dead.

Because that's what's most important to him,

thus, "A World with You."

Good. That's pretty cool.

Really? But will it be suitable for JUMP?

Well, JUMP might not like it, but I do.

- What? That's your priority? - Because this is our manga.

Okay!

It's settled!

Okay! Now all we have to do is draw the frontispiece and win the JUMP Newcomer Award!

- I'm getting nervous! - I surely am.

I've already handed it over to Konishi,

and I don't think you'll have any trouble.

Yes, thank you.

Okay then.

Hold up. We're done today, right?

Yes, we are.

- You're going to New York? - I am.

What about the talk we had the other day...

What do you mean?

You're just gonna walk away?

Then...

how about you come with me to New York?

Is that a joke?

No, I'm serious.

But I thought I knew the answer without asking you.

Aoi-san, you're not coming to New York with me, right?

Wait a minute! I am just a writer who is thinking how to say in my own way.

But as it turns out, you're still not coming, are you?

I told you we'd keep it for three months.

Why don't we put the lid on for now? Just like this.

It's still less than three months,

but I'm still the same.

But a lot has happened to you.

It's bad enough to make you say no again,

and I didn't want things to get gloomy at the end.

- At the end? - Yes.

I'll be on the afternoon flight next Wednesday.

Narita? Haneda?

Narita.

You're really going.

I want it at least to be gloomy at the end.

You really haven't changed.

I'm assuming you're going to refuse to go with me, right?

Okay, I'll say it again.

Would you like to come to New York with me?

Soseki.

When I say it, I really mean it.

Even though you'll say no.

Soseki, sorry. I can't come with you.

That's what you wanted to say, you just pretended it.

No! Here's what I want to say.

What?

When we first met, I thought it's not gonna work.

I thougt I was an owacon, a finished content.

But I'm not a content, I'm a human being with a mind of my own.

My mind works.

And the words come out.

The words, the story,

may strike someone's heart again.

I keep writing because I'm human.

You're the one who made me realize it.

At that time, you told me that

you entered the industry because you want to work with me.

And you even cried for me.

Those tears are enough to keep me writing.

I'll be rooting for you even when we're apart.

I will always be on your side.

Don't forget me.

Things like this surely happened.

I was scared that it was going to be your novel.

Soseki!

Don't forget about me!

You're quite a strong character.

I can't forget you, even if I wanted to.

From now on,

every time I see a 1000 yen note, I'll think of you.

The 1000 yen note Series D contained a portrait of Natsume Soseki

Aoi-san.

The 1000 yen note of Natsume Soseki has been long over.

We have Noguchi Hideyo on it now.

Oh, I see.

But I'll never forget you.

I promise.

You don't have to make any promises.

You're amazing, mom.

You cut ties with people while spoiling them.

You told him in tears not to forget you because you're not going to New York.

That's the queen of romance novelist for you, a professional woman.

You're not a good listener.

So, what about Ichinose-san?

What are you gonna do, popular woman?

Don't tease me.

How nice is it to be popular.

Are you really going?

Yes, to Okinawa.

I'll send you some Chinese onion.

I'm gonna miss you.

Oh, who sent me a friend request?

Kurumi-chan?

I brought something for you.

Keep up the good work.

That's it?

I'm in the middle of delivery.

Gorgonzola flavor?

Surprisingly good.

I have been writing what I call romance novels for a long time,

but the truth is...

that I can't and I won't become a woman in love.

I can't ride a white horse with a prince coming to pick me up and take me wherever I want to go.

I decide where I go.

I walk on my own feet.

I get myself a business class.

I am no longer the kind of woman who gets invited to go somewhere.

For better or worse, this is who I am.

I am a pain in the ass.

But this is my home base.

I think Mom's been in a bit of a good mood lately.

Well, that's what happens when you get popular.

I doubt it.

It's better to be in a good mood while you can.

It doesn't happen very often.

Life is tough.

We'll leave it in your care!

Honorable mention is fine!

I hope to win the grand prize!

It's nerve-wracking.

Even if your mom goes to Okinawa...

I'm still here.

I'll be in Tokyo.

Okay.

Even if your mom goes to New York, I'll still be in Tokyo.

Okay. But that one was flopped.

Well, I'd still be in Tokyo even if your mom here.

What are you talking about?

Yep. That's how it is.

Aoi-san.

What a timing.

I could smell the freshly baked bread.

I've got a good nose.

Gon-chan beated you up.

Well, just a bit.

I see you've all cleared out.

I didn't have a lot of luggage to start with.

Tomorrow?

Yes. You can send yours on your own, right?

Of course, you can also come to Okinawa later.

I'm sure you have work commitments as well.

Stop. Don't say anything.

Tomorrow. You have until tomorrow to think about it.

Your mind can change, and it always has.

I just cast a spell on you.

A spell?

Maybe Ichinose-san did it on purpose.

On purpose?

I will never give Aoi or Sora to you!

Gon-san!

I'll protect them! Aoi and Sora are mine!

He went to Odaya on purpose,

said something that provoked Gon-chan, and got beaten up.

What for?

To get you and Gon-chan together?

What?

Gon-chan from the taiyaki shop?

I think it's best if my mom and Gon-chan get together.

Gon-chan is her childhood friend, and he knows my mom best.

Maybe I'm a little unclear on the hard stuff,

but I don't think it is necessary, in my opinion.

You have a funny way of saying things.

My mom needs Gon-chan.

He is like the air,

and he'll always be there.

When he's gone, she'd be like a goldfish ran out of oxygen.

Does your mom love Gon-chan?

I think she loves him.

It could be more than love, but

Gon-chan is the most important to her.

You told him such things?

I did.

Ichinose-san...

perhaps was trying to make Gon-chan aware.

Gon-chan who tends to go for younger beautiful women.

He was trying to tell him "Aoi is the most important to you!"

He will not go away.

Gon-chan will choose me.

You're so confident, it's scary when you start getting popular.

This is why women are scary!

I mean, Ichinose-san just trapped him. It's a trap!

If what I think is true.

You know, he tried to marry a beautiful young woman named Aoba-san.

Now you mention it.

When you put it that way...

There are no absolutes in life.

You never know what's going to happen.

But that's why life is so interesting.

You're so positive!

So, in your mind, Gon-chan is with me?

How do you think I feel?

Mom.

You are one of three girls.

You walk along the thorny path.

Turn around.

Who is the one who always smiles and follows you?

There are three girls in front of me.

One of them walks in front of me.

I am worried about her step.

No matter how old she is.

All the more because...

life is full of hardships.

I still...

want to watch over her.

I'd like to watch over her for a little while longer.

I want to forever watch over her.

I don't want to let her go.

I want to watch over her.

So you won't come along?

I'm sorry.

I see.

But it made me happy.

Thank you.

Sora told me.

Did you do that on purpose to provoke Gon-chan?

Did you play-act?

To make us realize what is most important to us?

No way. I'm not God.

Is that so?

That's what I get for letting you sway me.

Being swayed...

made me realize what was most important to me.

I guess that could happen.

Though I was hoping things would work out between you and Gon-chan.

What?

So you didn't mean it.

Nope.

It's the last one,

so it must be.

Let me tell you the truth.

Half of them are as you just said.

But the other half...

A little bit more... more than half.

I gave myself a reason

to dream that I could get back together with you again.

I also thought about how convenient it would be

if I could see Sora more often.

I'm sorry we couldn't start over.

Don't be.

I will always be happy because of the time I spent in Suzuran Street here.

The heavy, black-and-white printed literary magazine now has more colored pages!

Mom! Dad!

Watch me fly!

She is being a grade schooler now.

I have a favor to ask.

The sky...

Please give me the pictures of the sky.

The album where you put my picture at the end.

Sure thing.

And lastly, can I take a picture of you?

Okay, cheers!

Let's take a picture of us together!

Could you take a picture of us?

Oh, okay.

Can you come a little closer?

Looks good.

- Take care, both of you. - Okay!

You too, dad.

You too, Fuga-san.

- Tuna-yaki? - Yeah, a big one like this.

Idiot! How many kilos of bean paste do we need?

Wait... it might be possible.

It could replace the regular wedding cake.

Right?

I also need to let go of her.

Sora will leave me someday.

I'm not going anywhere, though.

There is no accounting for tastes.

That's why you're attracting so many guys.

You gotta be a grandma soon!

How do you hit someone like that?!

I'm not hitting on you!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Thank you very much.

Cheers!

Let me tell you a good news.

What?

I actually have no girlfriend.

What?

What about Kokoro-chan?

The girl with the high waistline?

That was just Hasegawa Kokoro!

The one from Smile Down The Runway?

Bingo!

What a delusional!

Hey! Watch out!

- It spilled on my ankle! - Shut up!

We got the consolation prize, Mom!

Congratulations!

Congrats. Congrats. Applause. Cheers.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you.

That's not how you do it.

Look at me.

Thank you. Thank you.

Rock-papper-scissors!

Yeay! I win!

Screenplay: Kitagawa Eriko

Kanno Miho as Minase Aoi

Hamabe Minami as Minase Sora

Okada Kenshi as Irino Hikaru

Fukuhara Haruka as Ito Saori

Higashi Keisuke as Wataru Shuichi

Nakagawa Daisuke as Kenta

Nobunaga Daichi as Naoki

Nagami Rea as Airi

Nakamura Masatoshi as Oda Shunichiro

Ginpuncho

Ohtaka Hiroo

Matsumoto Miki

Akaso Eiji

Toyokawa Etsushi as Ichinose Fuga

Kawakami Yoohei [Alexandros] as Tachibana Soseki

Arita Teppei as Konishi

Sawamura Ikki as Oda Gonji (Gon-chan)

Translation: rid (aoinousagi @ d-addicts / twitter @waterhyacinth_)

Theme Song: Sora to Ao by Ieiri Leo

Lyrics: Kitagawa Eriko

Composer: Kawakami Yoohei [Alexandros]

Music: Tokuda Masahiro

Artist of Featured Manga: Naito Marcey

Otaku Guidance: Yoyogi Animation Gakuin

Taiyaki Guidance: Taiyaki Tomoe-an

Driftwood Supervision: Kodama Masahiko

Manga Collaboration: Wakabayashi Toshiya

(Kanako's Life as an Assassin)

Director: Uchida Hidemi

Excecutive Producer: Kato Masatoshi

Producers: Oda Reina, Mori Masahiro, Nakano Naoyuki

Director: Nagumo Seiichi

Special Thanks: Zemus / NSBC / MagicStar

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