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New Climb 23: "The Promise"

The rain's not stopping.

If it doesn't clear up, I won't be able to fulfill my promise with Hinata.

Welcome! Have a good climb?

Yes, sorry for the bother.

Honoka-chan!

Hi.

Have a good climb?

How far did you go?

The first summit, Toma Ear.

Did you take good pictures?

Since it was raining,

I couldn't get any shots of scenery.

Just flowers, and stones.

Photos are great!

But, did you know there's another way to use a camera?

If you don't mind...

Excuse me!

Could you take our picture?

Sure, I'd be happy to.

Thanks!

C'mon, let's pose together!

You too!

Okay, I'm taking it now.

Say "cheese"!

Thank you very much.

I don't photograph people much, so it's new for me.

Thanks for the food!

This is great!

It's delicious!

It's amazing how we can eat mackerel on top of a mountain!

Oh, that's right!

You're the one who couldn't eat on Mt. Fuji!

Silly Aoi got altitude sickness and went down for the count!

Hinata!

She looked all passed out, like this!

F-Forget me, everyone, just go on ahead!

Slump!

Hey, that's enough!

And I never said that!

And what's that "slump" stuff for?!

Even Honoka's laughing at me!

Jeez! You're so mean!

I'm glad we all made this climb with no trouble!

Yeah, seriously!

Thank you, Mom.

Your present was a great help.

Say, Aoi! What was today's date, again?

Come on, Hinata!

Today is August eleventh, silly!

And since it's August eleventh...

Then that means...

Ready, set—

Happy Birthday, Kokona-chan!

Yay!

I baked a cake for the occasion!

I had Suu-san at work teach me the recipe for it!

Go on, have a slice!

You too, Honoka-chan!

Thank you very much!

I'll try it!

It's so delicious!

Happy Birthday, Kokona-chan!

Happy Birthday!

The joy that I feel when Climbing the mountain today Is indescribable. Mt. Tanigawa Shoulder Hut

Just two rocky ears Tower above everything: The misty summit.

When the stars are falling, in a cold glissade

Will my beloved come to me, with a rose in his teeth?

The love song of the Alps makes the heart skip a beat

For the nostalgic mountaineer, and for the one so sweet

And for the one so sweet

Kokona-chan looks sleepy.

Shall we head to bed?

Then, I will too.

Let's go, Kokona-chan.

Okay.

Aoi-chan's surprise really was a big success.

Surprise, hmm...

Actually, I've been worried for some time,

about whether Aoi really enjoyed the trip to Mt. Mitsutouge.

Hinata-chan, you're surprisingly sensitive, considering your usual boldness.

I did meddle with Honoka-chan earlier today, but...

she didn't seem that upset, did she?

So, I'm sure it was fine.

I think a warm smile is something to share with other people.

I believe in what I've done.

And so, you should too.

Right?

Right!

Actually, there's one more thing that's been worrying me...

What is it?

Well...

Once our promise is fulfilled,

what happens to us after that?

Wait, never mind!

It's nothing!

Muuma-kun and Gunma-chan...

Please don't fight!

These are flowers I photographed today.

They're really pretty.

I think flowers are nice when it's sunny,

but when it's rainy, then they're a different kind of nice.

Photos capture what your viewpoint was at the time,

so when you look at them later, you know what you were thinking back then.

It's neat.

That makes sense!

I hope it's clear tomorrow.

For your promise to see the sunrise.

Right, the one with Hinata.

She's my noisiest friend.

But, you know...

while I think it's weird myself,

I'm a bit worried about our promise being fulfilled.

Worried?

It feels like things will change between us.

Maybe what we are now,

will suddenly disappear...

There's scenery I've always wanted to photograph.

But photographing it doesn't end it.

Because, I'm sure I'll find different scenery I want to photograph.

I think, probably, it will continue forever.

Continue forever?

I see!

Thank you!

Sure.

Say, Honoka-chan,

do you mind if we exchange contact info?

I'd like to talk to you again, and look at your photos too.

Sure.

All Contacts Info Edit

Kurosaki Honoka

Cell Phone

There!

If you like, you can come and visit me in Hanno!

Sure.

Time to turn out the lights!

We have an early start, so let's sleep now.

Okay!

Well, good night!

Good night!

Good night.

Good n...

That was fast!

It's pitch dark.

The only sounds are of wind and rain.

Will it be clear tomorrow?

Say, Aoi...

Will it be clear tomorrow?

Oh, that's right.

We're thinking the same thing.

Beats me.

But...

I really hope it is.

Yeah, me too.

Well, see you tomorrow.

'Night...

'Night.

Have a good climb!

Take care!

Summit Shoulder Hut

Thank goodness it stopped raining.

Yeah.

Now, if only the mist would clear...

Why do you climb mountains?

Why do I?

I don't know.

I really don't.

But, if I continue climbing them,

then someday, I may find the answer.

It's clearing!

Yeah!

Mt. Tanigawa - Toma Ear

Here we are.

Yeah, here we are.

Say...

Aoi, you go first.

No, you, Hinata.

What'll we do, after this?

After climbing down?

Well, I'd sure like to visit a hot springs again!

Uh, that's not what I meant.

A lot's happened, huh?

Yeah!

Let's come back together, someday!

Yeah!

Definitely...

We definitely will!

Yes.

It's a promise.

Even though our promise was fulfilled,

that doesn't mean it's ended.

With Hinata,

and the rest,

my promise will continue forever!

Mt. Tanigawa Summit

Mt. Tanigawa Summit (Oki Ear)

Where will we go next?

How far will we get?

When I think on it, I feel...

we can go anywhere!

Mt. Tanigawa

And I'll continue making lots and lots...

of unforgettable memories!

To Be Continued