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I was told that I might not be able to attend his entrance ceremony.

But…

I was able to go.

I heard he was able to make friends.

Surprisingly, he's quite sociable.

I want to keep looking at him.

A little more… Just a little longer.

Even though, I already know that…

Matsuri.

Live until your last breath, alright?

THE LAST 10 YEARS

August 14, 2013.

Weather is sunny.

It's very sunny.

I'm getting out of the hospital today!

My very long hospital stay ends today.

What are you doing, Matsuri? Come help me.

I'm a patient, but she never holds back on me, my older sister, Kikyo.

Really, you.

Mom, your greetings drag too long.

- Start crying already. - Alright, fine.

Come by and say your thanks. You've been taken care of by her!

Good afternoon.

Hello.

Doctor Hirata.

Thank you for taking care of me.

Matsuri, congrats on your discharge.

Doctor, we really have been under your care

- for such a long time. - Not at all.

Things are still about to start.

Is that the Skytree?

They finished it today.

Really? It's so huge!

I wanna go there.

Hey, big sis.

- Let's go there. - I can't. I'm not good with heights.

What are you afraid of when I'm with you?

My sister is saying she doesn't want to take me to the Skytree!

Come on, that's so sly of you.

How long will you keep recording? Hand it over!

I haven't been to this house for over 2 years.

So nostalgic.

Right.

Come in.

I'm home.

It's tidier than it was two years ago.

PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION

A FATAL CONDITION

NO RADICAL CURE

FREQUENCY OF ONSET: 1-2 PER 1 MILLION PEOPLE

THERE IS A RISK OF SUDDEN DEATH

ONLY 10 YEARS REMAINING

Matsuri!

We missed you so bad!

Matsuri,

- congratulations! - Thank you!

Alright. Say, "cheese"!

Yay! Thank you so much!

This is the store manager, Mr. Akira.

- Congratulations. - I've been taken good care of.

- Thank you so much. - I'll slice the cake.

- Here. - Thank you so much.

- That man? - What?

Was that your boyfriend?

Yes.

Seriously?!

- What was that just now? - What do you think?

It's alright. No need to show off.

I can't stand you!

What I'm feeling right now really takes me back!

Almost like how it was in college.

You're right.

But, like, the university is too cruel!

They didn't even hold a special ceremony or something.

True. We really wanted to graduate with you, Matsuri.

Thank you.

Are you really alright now?

I only need to go to the hospital once a month now.

I didn't think you'd get admitted in the hospital this long!

We seriously got worried for you.

But you know, she's already discharged.

Get a boyfriend and work your ass off!

Your life starts right now, seriously. You need to put in more work!

Oh, right.

You know? My company is too exploitative, I could die!

"We're having a meeting right now, so get here," like, so unbelievable!

I'm not going.

- See you! - Bye-bye!

Those two haven't changed.

Will you be staying at home for now?

That might be it.

Oh, right.

Are you no longer writing?

What?

Your novels.

That's from a long time ago!

I forgot about it while I was admitted in the hospital. There's nothing to write about.

What?

I really loved everything you used to write.

Right now,

I'm working as a Column Editor,

and people over there haven't been getting enough sleep.

If you're willing to work with us, you'll come in handy right away.

I might not be able to live up to your expectations,

and I don't want to cause trouble on you.

That's not true!

Sorry.

Dad?

Yes, I see you.

Alright.

I gotta get going.

Thanks for today!

Once you feel like it, reach out to me anytime.

- See you. - Bye-bye!

- I'm home. - Welcome back.

How was your reunion with your friends?

I had fun.

Oh, right. There's a delivery for you.

What's that?

Disability Annuity Payout?

What? That's how much you're getting?!

Making a fortune out from my disability, you know?

You dummy!

From Mishima? This brings me back!

What? A class reunion?

- Our first after reunion after graduating. - Really?

A class reunion sounds great.

Reunite with people at the reunion,

then you fall in love with someone, which does happen at times.

I'm not getting into a relationship.

There you go, saying that stuff again.

But it does seem nice.

I'm sure no one knew that I was sick.

The place for the Olympics has finally been decided, huh?

…which makes it 56 years since.

What kind of tournament will the Tokyo Olympics hold in seven years, in 2020?

So nostalgic!

First time since graduating from middle school, huh?

I hope everyone's well.

If you don't feel good, make sure you call me immediately.

I know.

Say something.

Yeah,

this does bring me back.

How many times have you said that?

Sorry.

I'll be alright.

That's too much!

You changed too much!

Are you not coming in?

I'm sorry. Go ahead.

Takabayashi?

You are…?

Matsuri? It's you, right?!

Miyuki?!

It's been a while!

You haven't changed at all!

This way! Everyone's here!

Hey, Miyuki! Show us your child!

- Here. - Wait!

- Seems like he's gotten bigger again! - Yeah.

He's so hard-headed, I'm having a hard time!

But, he's undeniably cute!

No, he's such a monster!

Hey, Matsuri! Matsuri! You're in Tokyo too, right?

Tokyo? I envy you!

Matsuri, where are you working?

Well…

- Just an ordinary office worker. - You have it good!

An Office Lady at Tokyo. What kind of work?

Well…

Publishing Industry.

Publishing Industry?!

Matsuri! You should join the group next time for drinks!

There you go!

There's only 3 of us there! Right, Kazuto? Kazu?

Let's have a drink together at Tokyo next time, us three!

Wait, Manabe's in Tokyo, too?

Didn't you, like, inherit your father's company?

He is such a mystery! If he did, his life would have been secured!

But why?

Well, I've got my own circumstances.

What do you mean by that?!

Hey, Takeru! It's almost time for the main event!

Oh, right, right!

Alright, everyone! Listen! All eyes on me!

Do you guys remember what this is?

Our time capsule!

For the future us!

Once I call your name, come up and claim yours!

Kuro!

Catch it!

Hotpot right here!

Alright, Matsuri!

Here's yours.

Alright, Manabe Kazuto. Kazu!

Here you go.

This is no good.

Alright, pass this around.

TO ME, 10 YEARS LATER.

ARE YOU DOING WELL?

NOW THAT I'M 14,

I'M SO HOOKED ABOUT

STUDYING AND CLUB ACTIVITIES

EVERY DAY.

Pass it!

HOWEVER, I AM HAVING FUN AND DOING MY BEST. WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL I DO, ONCE I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE WORKING SOCIETY? WILL YOU HAVE A LOVER? WILL YOU DEBUT AS A NOVELIST?

MAY YOU LIVE A WONDERFUL LIFE.

Who wants to get a second batch of drinks?

Here!

Alright, all of you, come this way!

Manabe.

Everyone's going for a second drink.

Are you okay?

Water.

It's been a while since I last mingled with people.

I'm so nervous that I can't even drink.

You must be thinking, why did I even come, right?

Takabayashi, you…

I think you don't remember me at all.

What?

That's not true.

In sophomore year…

my school uniform button fell off…

and when you fixed it for me, I was so happy.

I think that did happen.

You really don't remember, do you?

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

Hey, let's get going!

Stop flirting over there already.

Everyone really grew into adults.

It was so much fun.

I had fun today.

See you.

This one, right?

I want to put this here, then the yellow ones in front.

Wait. What's with that get-up, Matsuri?

Job interview.

Something happened at the class reunion?

Nothing really.

I might die of boredom.

Matsuri.

You shouldn't mention words like "die" in-front of those two.

I know.

You don't have to be in a rush. Go at your own pace.

- I'm off. - Be well.

Let's see.

You dropped out of college during your third year, correct?

Yes.

Any part-time experiences?

I don't have one.

I see.

By the way,

about your illness.

Are you already cured?

Well…

Hello?

Hey, Matsuri!

Sorry for being late. There was heavy traffic.

But seriously, you being here really saved my ass!

What happened?

Well…

I don't get it myself, too.

He just kinda…

jumped out from his

room's balcony.

He's not in a critical state, though.

I got a call from his parents to come over to the hospital.

No…

His parents should be the one to come here!

Why are you…

I got a call from your parents.

What happened to you?!

I see.

Sorry you had to come here.

You too, Takabayashi.

Seriously.

Did you get into an argument with your parents?

Naturally, they should be here!

If they were ordinary parents, I guess.

What?!

They want to cut ties with me, though.

If I died, it's just as they wanted it to be.

That's the reason?

Don't know what came over me.

Hey!

Is it about work?

I got fired last month.

No.

- But that's just--- - I had so much fun.

It's been a while since I last saw everyone.

Everyone's just living their own lives just as they could.

Aside from me.

What are you talking about?

In my time capsule…

I wrote, "Please live a good life, once you become an adult."

Seems so stupid, right?

I came to Tokyo without permission because I didn't want to be controlled by my parents.

I don't even know my purpose in life.

When I thought about how these days might keep dragging on longer…

it just came rushing out.

What do you even mean by that?

- Matsuri? - I'm sorry.

I need to go.

Why? What happened?

I may not know much about you, Manabe…

but that's so unfair of you.

Be well.

Ms. Takabayashi!

You may proceed to the clinic upstairs.

You're in good condition.

We'll maintain your medicine dosage.

Please continue to control your salt intake and avoid strenuous exercise.

Alright.

How has it been?

How's life at home?

I've got too much free time.

I can't even work.

It made me feel about how this will keep dragging on for how many years.

Matsuri.

I know you have looked up a lot of information about this disease,

but anything is possible with this disease.

Medical standards are also improving,

so let's both do our best!

I'm looking forward to the day you create that special medicine soon.

Of course.

I'll do my best.

Mail for you.

Wasn't this from your class reunion last time?

What?

Let me see.

Oh, my.

Is this Miyuki?

She looks like a completely different person!

Everyone's grown into adults.

Yes?

It's me, Manabe.

What?

Well, I… I just…

I got discharged last week, and was wondering if we could talk for a while?

Let's celebrate! I'll send the address to you.

I just sent it. All good?

- Okay? Alright, hanging up. I sent it. - Hey, wait. No, wait.

Every time I come here, I keep eating everything.

So many original dishes, and "Gen's Special" is specially good!

Thanks for the wait!

Mr. Gen! These are my classmates from middle-school.

Welcome.

Mr. Gen is like my father here in Tokyo.

I always come to him for advices!

Enjoy your time.

Yes.

Alright, now that everybody's here, let's drink to that.

Alright.

Congrats on getting discharged!

Cheers!

You know what?

We'll listen to what you have to say, no matter what. Right, Matsuri?

Why me?

Well you know, the mood kinda turned weird last time.

Kazu here wants to say something.

Go ahead.

What? Am I interfering?

No.

I just need a moment. Sorry about that.

- Yeah. - My bad.

Yeah, yeah. I got it.

About that other day…

I'm sorry.

No…

I owe you an apology, too.

Congrats on your discharge.

Well, it's just…

I…

I saw you.

Is she sick?

Your mom?

What?

I've been thinking about what you said this whole time.

Well…

when you said I was being unfair.

Even when there's people out there who wants to live, but can't,

and I wasn't thinking about how you felt about it.

I said a bunch of childish stuff.

I'm really…

really sorry.

Can you not kill off my mom one-sidedly?

No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way.

What did you mean, then?

Well, as I said…

How do I say this…?

- Hey, Takeru. - Hey, you done?

Manabe killed my mom.

- What? Really? - No, no. That's not what I meant!

- What happened? - Explain it well.

- What were you talking about? - I was joking.

- So? What? - Well…

We should come together again soon!

Hey, Kazu! Make sure you take her home!

- I know. - Got that?

- We can go now. - See you.

- Bye-bye! - See you.

Sorry, it's my dad.

Yes?

On my way home now.

It's okay, I can go back by myself.

Yeah.

You seem very close with your family.

They're too overprotective.

I'm already an adult, though.

So pretty.

Why do you have that?

When I see something nice, I want to leave a memory of it.

Really?

Kinda nice.

What are you gonna do from now on?

Why the sudden question?

From now on?

Well…

I'm not sure.

For now…

gotta find a job…

- and pay my rent. - What's with that?

You must have something else.

Something else? What else?

Let's see…

What about…?

Then…

I'll do my best, too.

So please don't ever think again about wanting to die.

You got it.

That startled me!

You got it.

What? Really? Is that guy okay now?

I wonder.

Over here.

It surprised me a bit.

If I were you, I'd be fuming mad at him.

Well…

I can kinda understand where he's coming from.

Like, wanting to run away from something.

Anyway, as my senior at work,

I might as well let you look over me.

But Matsuri, starting today…

I love you, Sanae!

Thank you!

You gotta introduce me to some hottie, got that?

The Editor-in-Chief is here. Let's go.

- Editor-in-Chief. - Yes?

This is our new web writer, Takabayashi Matsuri.

I'm Namikawa. Pleasure to meet you. I got my hopes up with you.

I often hear Sanae praising you on your special literary talent.

Not at all!

- I'll do my best. - Good luck!

Alright, show her everything.

Sure! Thank you so much.

- What do you think? - Amazing. It's good.

Hey…

there's one thing I need to share.

What's up?

I have a job now.

What kind of work?

A Column Writer.

I can work at home, so it's not physically demanding.

I'm happy for you. Don't overwork yourself.

I'll be fine.

Good work today!

You too. What's up?

This is…

- Manabe? - Shocker, right?

Welcome.

Alright.

- Thanks for waiting! - Yeah, thank you.

- Too much foam, though? - I overdid it!

Does it fit me?

Well, surprisingly…

I mean, Mr. Gen is old. He needs all the help he can get, I told him to hire part-timers.

And just by chance, this guy is unemployed, so you know…?

You're the one who forced it on me.

Yeah, my bad.

Well…

I…

I've been thinking of a lot of things since that day…

How do I put this…?

For now…

I just wanna try doing what I can.

I think that's great.

It looks good on you.

Excuse me!

- Sit. - Coming.

- You're being called. - Thanks.

Yes! Sorry.

- I'd like some sliced onions. - Sliced onions.

- Some butter potatoes. - Butter potatoes…

- Baked Wing Tips. - Baked wings.

- Is that all? - And some vegetables.

- Spicy cured pollack roe, too! - Pollack roes?

Then, one beer for me.

You're drinking?

We're running!

Keep running!

- You're so cunning! - So unfair!

The waves are amazing!

- This is bad! - So bad!

I'm so drenched!

THE SAME SEASON WON'T COME BACK: TELL ME ABOUT THE LUXURY OF ENJOYING THE 4 SEASONS

WRITTEN BY: TAKABAYASHI MATSURI

Woah, that's amazing!

It really is.

This will make it taste better.

- Thank you for the food! - Thank you so much.

- Come with us next year, Matsuri. - You should!

What is this? Could you guys be…

No way, really?!

Merry Christmas!

I did it! My win!

Time to cut the wedding cake!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Next, it's time for the bride to feed the groom a slice of the cake.

It is said that how big the cake is just how big the love is as well.

Kikyo looked so cute in her wedding dress, right?

Now that Kikyo's married,

I wonder what's going to happen to Matsuri from now on?

Didn't Matsuri look healthy today, though?

They said…

she's got 3-4 years left.

What?

Is that so?

Really? What a pity.

Seeing your child die before you.

She's still so young.

- Crap. - I'm so hungry!

Crap!

You're going independent?! Why?

It's not like it's gonna happen immediately,

but I'd like to learn the ropes.

It might take about 3-4 years, Mr. Gen said.

But…

I'm still worried about it.

- Why?! - Why?!

But why?

I'm having fun now, though…

So I thought, it'd be good if these days could just go on…

That part of you is just not it.

Well… I mean, it's also your good side.

- Thank you. - Thanks for having us.

- I'll reach out to you soon. - Yeah, see you.

You need to decide today.

- Come on, we're leaving. - Yeah. Yeah.

Goodnight.

Take care, you two. See you.

Thanks!

It's fine, I'll do that.

I'm good.

Takeru and Sanae would look perfect

as a married couple, huh?

Right.

I thought, they suit each other.

And…

everything's all thanks to you.

Thank you.

Suddenly bringing that up.

You're scaring me.

I'll be straight with you.

Who do you see me as?

How do I see you?

I don't know.

I'm in the middle of cleaning up.

Sorry. I need to go.

Should we try changing your medication?

We'll increase Furosemide to 80 mg,

and add a new medicine with it.

No need to get worried.

Taking the same drug for a long time will produce drug immunity,

so it'll be better to make a few adjustments.

This new medicine will surely…

TEXT FROM KAZU: I WANT TO TALK TO YOU. CAN WE MEET TOMORROW?

The other day…

I'm sorry if the mood turned sour.

But I really want to know.

I'm good with the way things are.

You said it yourself before.

That you prefer the way things are now.

Well, that and this have different meanings.

Based on what you think.

No, wait, wait.

Did I do something that upset you?

I'm not upset, though.

But it's weird how you've been acting this way.

If you don't see me as a man, then just say that.

I…

I like you, Matsuri.

I want to be with you.

Just for now.

What?

You feel fully satisfied right now and because you feel comfortable with me, that's why you want to be with me---

Now, why would reach that conclusion?! There's no way that's true!

Just to tell you…

I know one day, you'll regret having met someone weird like me.

If you thought about it naturally, there's just no way.

What do you mean, "naturally"?

As I said, what's natural is natural.

You know nothing about me.

Can you not decide everything for me?!

Matsuri, are you okay?

Sorry.

Hey, wait. Wait.

Matsuri.

Matsuri. What's wrong?

Matsuri?

Matsuri?

Matsuri?

What-What's wrong? Matsuri?

Matsuri!

Matsuri.

Kazu…

Are you okay?

You're exaggerating.

I'm just anemic.

Your father told me.

"I hope you can accept everything about Matsuri."

Tell me.

I got a respiratory organ disease when I was 20 years old.

I had a surgery.

I still have scars due to that.

It may trigger asthma…

and I'm not allowed to do any strenuous activity.

Sorry.

I was acting so self-righteous to you,

when I'm in such a state.

Funny, right?

That's not true.

You just gotta rest well for now.

No.

I…

I'm not the kind of person you thought me to be.

Don't come here anymore.

I don't want to see you.

I'm going now.

Where are you going?

Just somewhere.

You just got discharged. Will you be alright?

I'll be fine. You worry too much.

Matsuri.

You have a moment?

What's wrong?

Something I need to consult with you about. You too, dad.

This hospital.

Lung transplants are available here.

A special unit was just recently established.

I…

We were thinking of consulting Dr. Hirata about it,

to see if we can transfer you to a different hospital.

What do you think, Matsuri?

My body can't be cured from this disease anyway.

We've tried a lot already, haven't we?

That might true…

But…

medicines are always advancing.

The situation might also slowly change.

You know?

Once you feel like it, we can always go and see the Doctor anytime.

- There's a possibility-- - Give it up.

No matter how difficult it is to cure this disease,

if there's any way to cure it at all, I will do my very best.

But this disease doesn't have that.

It's not that I've given up on fighting.

I just can no longer fight back.

Matsuri.

I don't think what you said is wrong.

The fact that you're bravely confronting your illness…

is so admirable of you.

But, I want you to understand how Kikyo feels.

They're thinking of you,

- and only want--- - Of course, I know that!

You know what?

We all look so pathetic.

Sorry.

Forget what I just said.

I made plans to meet a friend.

I need to go.

Wait.

Matsuri.

Miya!

Congrats on your engagement!

- Thank you, Akira! - My pleasure as well.

Seriously, a restaurant owner?

- I think you're being deceived, Akira. - Oh, come on! Don't say that!

Did you take a look at it? You see how it looks?

- It's cute. - Really cute.

By the way, Akkun.

Hey, Matsuri.

You don't have a boyfriend right now, do you?

There's someone I want to introduce to you.

A classmate of mine from middle school.

He's the one who did the interior design for this store.

A first-class architect. A really great person!

What? How sly! I envy you, Matsuri!

But you know, how do I put this…?

There's just one thing…

and this might sound a bit heavy, right?

In the past, he's…

How do you say it…?

He had a heart disease.

But he's got no problems in life, though.

See?

I was thinking that since he's been through that kind of hard experience,

that maybe you'd both see eye-to-eye.

Really? Lately, you've been---

What? Sounds good. You gotta introduce me!

I'm so relieved.

Age? How old is he? A hottie?

- I think he is. - Don't we have a cute photo of him?

- Oh, right. - I think we have one.

Kazuto.

Move your hands.

Sorry.

Something happened between you and Matsuri?

Yes.

I see.

Then you got to move on.

On to the next one.

There's no next one.

You say such good things.

I guess there is no next, huh?

You only have one life, so how you choose is up to you.

Being able to meet the one you love…

is already a miracle itself.

But, you have luck on your side.

Because you were able to meet that person.

Kazuto.

You can finish your shift now.

Thank you so much.

Matsuri.

Matsuri!

I'm glad!

So glad!

Why are you here?

Well…

I only know that this station is close to your home so…

So I was waiting for you around this area.

Matsuri.

Are you okay?

What brought you here?

Matsuri, I…

I found a dream.

A dream?

My life…

From the point of view of someone else…

they might see as an…

ordinary, boring life.

But I have you by my side.

I used to think of wanting to die…

but you made me realize that I want to live, and it's because of you…

that I will keep this life.

From now on…

I'll be there to protect you.

So…

please stay with me.

You dummy.

Matsuri?

I like you.

I shouldn't have gone to that class reunion.

It's so cold.

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I've been looking at it this whole time.

Tilt the cup slowly, then hit it.

Then slowly fill it in with beer,

and before it fills the rim, make sure it doesn't overflow.

IF YOU COULD LIVE ANOTHER 10 YEARS MORE?

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THAT VERY NEXT MOMENT?

Matsuri.

Matsuri?

Matsuri?!

Matsuri! Are you okay? Hey!

- Dear? - Get her oxygen!

Yes!

Matsuri! Matsuri!

ALL THAT'S LEFT…

Come on.

Why are you crying?

I'm sorry.

Matsuri?

I'll leave you two at it.

I leave Sanae to you.

Yes.

You really write a great story.

I will surely publish this.

I leave it in your care.

Matsuri.

Are you okay?

I'm okay…

or maybe not.

So, I wanted to try writing.

I'm sure you're in a hurry to have Kazuto read this soon.

We'll go snowboarding together next week.

Kazu was so excited about it.

Seems like his vibes has drastically changed, huh?

He's finally putting some guts into it.

It's all thanks to you.

Kazu, he…

He thinks my illness will get cured.

When staying out, please stay in a place where you can easily contact each other.

Please also check the address of a nearby hospital in advance.

Bring your oxygen too.

Doctor…

Have you found an effective medicine yet?

You can use my body for experiments if you want.

Thank you.

I deeply appreciate the thought.

If I can help someone who has the same disease as me…

even that alone,

would feel like there was a purpose for my existence.

Matsuri…

There's one last thing I need to do.

Once it's done, I'll come see you again, okay?

Down there.

You're not gonna slide down?

I'd die. I'm sick, remember?

Then, you know…

Wanna try that out?

- It's embarrassing! I'd be too embarrassed! - No, come on. Come here.

It's moving fast!

Wait, wait. Turn!

Oh, crap!

- Are you okay? - I'm good!

What a relief.

That was scary!

I wanted to give this to you at a time where I look charming, but…

You know?

As long as you're with me…

it makes me feel like I can take on anything.

So…

Please, will you marry me?

You're so lame, so no!

You're kidding!

No way!

Matsuri!

Matsuri!

Wait!

Why?

Did I do something that upset you?

No.

What's wrong, then?

You did nothing wrong.

It's all my fault.

I've been lying to you all this time.

What?

It's an incurable disease.

So…

I can no longer be with you.

I'm sorry.

Incurable?

How about medicines or…

Or if you get hospitalized for regular treatment…

It won't work.

Generally, no one can live another 10 years.

Goodbye.

Wait. No, wait. Wait, just wait. I'm sorry, okay?

I just…

My mind's in a mess and…

Why?

Why does it have to be you?

I've been thinking about it all this time.

"Why did it have to be me?"

Last 10 years? How ridiculous.

You think it's long or too short?

Whichever it is, it's still my win.

I thought I was bored out of my mind.

"Let me die already"…

was what I used to think everyday.

But…

since I met you…

every day has been so much fun.

But this is as far I can go.

If I stay with you any longer…

it'll make me fear death.

I…

I…

I like you, Matsuri!

Kazu?

For making me your girlfriend…

Thank you.

No!

Kazu, you…

You need to get yourself together and live.

I don't want it.

I'm asking you.

Just say you understand.

I need to start preparing for death.

This is my last wish.

I got it.

Thank you.

Welcome back.

I'm home.

Welcome back. You're home early.

Looks good.

Dinner will be served in a while.

How was the trip?

Matsuri?

Hey, mom?

I…

I want to live more.

I also want…

to travel a bit more.

I want to go out with my friends…

and be able to work…

and I want to get married too…

I haven't even…

experienced being a mother.

I'm sorry for always causing so much trouble.

Matsuri…

You know what?

I've always regretted it.

The day the Doctor told me about your illness…

we were all feeling downhearted.

We started crying

before you even could.

That's why you've never cried all this time, right?

I'm sorry.

But you know?

It's totally fine if you want to…

cry a little bit more,

shout and rant a bit more, too.

I will accept all of that!

I don't want to die.

I don't want to die!

The government decided to abolish the current year name, "Heisei", starting today.

In the press conference just now,

they have introduced a new year name, called "Reiwa".

The inauguration of a new era.

Sounds good?

Seems like something you'd do.

I thought so, too.

I'll have it here.

We're almost there.

As the Editor in charge of you, I'll surely get this out.

I'm looking forward to that.

Is Takeru doing good?

We broke up.

Why?

How do I put this…?

You know, work has been very fulfilling so far,

and I want to put all my focus on this book.

Sanae…

Thank you.

Not at all.

Pleasure is mine.

A little early, though.

Congrats.

Thank you.

Remember the first day you arrived here?

Yes.

I was trembling.

You were so flimsy.

I thought, "So this is how you are."

You turned into a fine man,

Kazuto.

Not really.

It's all because of the people surrounding me.

Have you come up with

a name for the pub?

"Matsuri"…

is what I have in mind.

I see.

Once you open your store…

you should let her know.

Is the novel completed?

I wrote a lot of bad things about you in it, though.

That you didn't bring me to the Skytree.

Oh, stop it, will you?

It's fine.

It's just fiction, after all.

I added in the book that you're having a baby.

What?

Are you a psychic?

No way.

I'm pregnant.

I'm in my second month now,

and I'll be giving birth next year by the summer.

Will I be able to hold him?

Of course you can!

You can even help me come up with a name, too.

Sorry, big sis.

I said awful things to you.

I've always regretted it.

The fact that you're trying to save me…

and even praying for me until the very last moment.

Thank you.

I'm really glad that you stayed as the same old, big sister I've known.

What are you crying about?

Shut up!

Thanks.

- Hey, long time no see! Good work! - It's been a while!

- Amazing! I've always wanted to come here. - Woah, quite a lot.

- We're barging in! - Hey, welcome!

- Woah, this is a great place! - Excuse me.

I'm sorry, coming through.

Sorry, we're passing by behind you.

Hey, Kazu! Congrats!

Congrats!

Really? Thank you!

- It's an occasion, so I brought with me my ex. - Watch your words.

Here.

To celebrate your opening. Open it after work.

It'll be on public sale next month.

- In the meanwhile, we'd like 2 beers. - Yes! Coming right up.

- Excuse me! - Yes, on my way!

Seriously.

A man who can really take good care of others.

You're right.

I hope it reaches a lot of people.

It will.

For sure.

You're not gonna slide down?

I'd die. I'm sick, remember?

Then, you know…

Wanna try that out?

- It's embarrassing! I'd be too embarrassed! - No, come on. Come here.

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What are you gonna do from now on?

Why the sudden question?

Well, I'm not sure.

Then…

I'll do my best, too.

So please don't ever think again about wanting to die.

You got it.

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Amazing! Jump when the wave comes!

It's so pretty!

Right?

That's Tokyo Tower.

- Good work on your first day of business. - Yes.

You'll need to work harder from now on.

Mr. Gen.

I'm really…

very grateful to you.

THE LAST 10 YEARS by Takabayashi Matsuri

- Bring her to the ICU. - Understood.

The night comes.

I'm afraid to close my eyes.

Because I will surely remember it.

I can't forget.

I…

I was not wrong, was I?

I've done enough, right?

Hey, Kazu.

I lived a happy life.

It might have been shorter than others…

but when I met you…

and was dearly loved by you…

I thought I was definitely alive.

So…

I've done enough, right?

I want to see you.

I want to see you so bad, Kazu.

Kazu?

I love you.

Matsuri…?

You know…

I was able to open my own store.

I named it…

"Matsuri".

You might get upset at me…

for doing so without letting you know…

but I couldn't think of a better name.

Matsuri?

You really gave it your all.

Matsuri?

You did your best.

Matsuri?

You did well.

You definitely did.

THE LAST 10 YEARS

Yes, yes. Okay.

Okay, I'll be there soon.

Yeah, sure.

DEDICATED TO RUKA KOSAKA

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK THE LAST 10 YEARS, FROM WHICH THIS MOVIE WAS ADAPTED FROM.

SHE DIED IN 2017.