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According to God, we are linked by a red thread tied around our little fingers.

This thread of fate cannot be seen so there is no map that will lead me to you.

So for me to meet you, I will fall in love.

I'll pick it up later.

Ok.

Mei, let's go.

Mei...

Sorry, can you keep an eye on her? I'll be right back.

- Certainly. - Thank you.

I'll go show this to Mum.

Sorry...

Are you alright?

Uh-huh.

Ah!

Ahh... It's all messed up.

Sorry.

What happened?

Is everything alright?

Mm.

Ah... It dropped.

I got a new one.

Is it your birthday today?

Yup... 29 February. It doesn't come by often you know, only once every four years.

I know...

It's my birthday too.

Really?

Mm.

Amazing! It's a miracle isn't it? The two of us.

So I guess the both of us will have birthday parties today.

For me, I don't know.

Here.

Eh?

Happy birthday!

Thank you.

Mei...

Ah... It's my mum.

See you.

Your friend?

Yes.

Bye bye.

I'll make all your favourite food today.

- Yay! Thank you! - Today we'll have lots of fun.

Ah!

It's snowing.

Mei!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Here you go.

Thanks.

What's your lucky charm for today?

If you catch three sakura petals before they touch the ground, your wish will be granted.

So... what did you wish for?

It's a secret. If I tell, it won't come true.

Is that so?

This is hard.

What are the two of you doing?

Ah... nee-chan! You look cute in your uniform.

You think so?

How is it, Yuya?

Mm.

Mm?

It's great, like a glittering high school girl.

That's it?

No, it really suits you.

Alright... Anyway what were you two talking about?

Sakura petals.

Sakura charm... What did you wish for?

If you tell, it won't come true right?

Uh-huh.

For me, I don't think there are such things as wishes coming true.

It's not about whether it comes true or not... As long as you believe in it whole-heartedly like Mei.

That kind of innocence is dangerous isn't it? Yuya, you'd better look out for Mei in case some strange guy goes near her.

Well then, I'm a blossoming high school girl so I shouldn't be with junior high kids like you two.

Well then, take care of her ok?

There she goes.

Let's go.

Hey, it's time.

Uh... ok.

I wonder if something is stuck inside. Atsushi, take a look at fixing it next time.

Mm.

You know, what your mother did was certainly inexcusable but you shouldn't carry the burden all by yourself. A parent and child...

I got it.

I understand.

Thank you very much.

Here... take this with you.

It's like a charm.

Mei!

Good morning.

See you later.

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt the two of you! And it was the long-awaited twosome with Yuya-senpai too.

I already said a million times, didn't I? We're just childhood friends.

So lovey-dovey!

Mia...

Any progress? I'm really curious.

Ah, and you are?

I'm Mia.

Ah, I'm...

Yuri right? I know. Mei's friend is my friend. You said it right, your friends are my friends. So, how is it going? How is it going?

Huh?

It is said that a person will meet 30 000 people from the time he is born to the day he dies.

- Not here, not here. Ah I found it. - What the heck? We're together again this year, Natsu.

Among them, 3000 will be friends and acquaintances from school and work.

Those that you can exchange intimate words with, 300.

We're together.

No way. It's true!

What about Yuri?

Together.

Within those chance meetings, even before you were born, a special encounter has already been written by God.

But the bonds of fate that tie you to that only one person, no one can see that.

But you are connected to the person you're fated with by a red thread, tied to each other's little finger.

So....

Nishino, the new school term has just started and you're already late?

Sorry.

There. Go take a seat quickly.

Seems like we still have people in the spring break mood.

Here.

Thanks.

So for me to meet that person, I will fall in love.

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Stand!

That's an interesting pose.

Goodbye.

Natsu.

Eh?

Let's go to Kumabayashi.

Kumabayashi.

Mei, let's go have some fun!

I have to go back home today.

Just for a little while's okay isn't it?

Sorry. Next time, alright? Bye bye.

A-kun, wait!

I'll pass today.

Yuri said she'll go too.

Eh?

Natsu and Mitsu are also coming.

But I have band practise.

But I have club activities.

Didn't hear that.

Sorry. See you.

Eh?

Hey, Atshi. Atshi, Atshi.

What did you do during spring break? Didn't call me at all. Did I do something?

Atsushi-kun hates me now?

It's not that. Just... some grown-up matters with that guy.

See you.

See you then.

Heave-ho!

It's not done yet?

Mei's things are not packed yet. So hurry, will you?

It's impossible to do this just by myself.

Good grief. How unreliable.

I can't do it on my own.

Can't be helped then. Let's go, Mei.

You guys are on good terms. There's no need to have separate rooms, right?

When you become a high school student, you have things going on.

Really?

Mei!

Sorry!

All these stuff.

It's onee-chan.

Wow, she was chubby, wasn't she?

What?

Wow, it's true. My cheeks were all puffed up.

I want to see Mei too.

No need!

Let's find one.

There isn't any.

This is cute.

It's me.

So cute.

You're sisters but look different.

Let's keep mine.

This kid beside you. Who is it?

Isn't that me? We've been together since we were that young, weren't we?

There's no other way to say it except that it's fate.

How is it going? Made any progress? I made some tea, so let's have some.

Ah, Mum... the baby in this photo, is it Yuya?

Is it? I'm not sure.

The tea's going to get cold. Let's go have it.

Okay.

Coming.

Make sure you tidy up everything properly after the break.

Me?

Is this fate?

It's great, isn't it? Having your own room.

But everything's still messy right now.

Mei's very own room. Let's drop by and play.

Let's study for the mid-terms together.

That's great.

I hate studying. Leaving that aside, how are things with senpai?

Why are you talking about Yuya?

We should. You've liked him for more than 10 years already, haven't you?

10 years!

What were you doing for 10 years? Say, why don't you confess to commemorate the 10th year anniversary?

This is a chance for someone like Mei, who hasn't even had the chance to hold hands with him, to confess your feelings.

I'll say it for you.

Senpai!

Stop it!

It's okay the way things are.

Why? Why don't you tell him now? You want to wait another 10 years. You will be a granny by then, Mei.

Come to think of it, I will be too.

But you know, even if Mei doesn't confess, there's a chance Senpai will.

Oh yeah, he might!

I like Mei, but I haven't had a chance to say it.

Yuya, this is the last year of junior high. If you keep on hesitating, soon we'll be busy with exams. Now is your only chance!

That's right. If you don't confess to her now, things might stay this way the rest of your life.

Mei, wait for me!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

You guys!

Sorry, sorry.

Yuya won't say things in such a passionate way.

Listen, those are just warm-up exercise for the heart.

What is that?

Are you trying to run away?

Wait, you bastard!

You, you laid your hand on my girl, didn't you?

I don't know anything about that.

So why did she say she doesn't know if she likes you or not?

Senpai, that means she's dumping you, isn't it?

Huh?!

Scary!

Yuya

From: Yuya Will you come the Burger Shop in front of the station?

I wonder what's this about...

I'll go. But why?

Is this a date?

Can't be, right? Impossible.

13:13 Yuya RE: Burger Shop?

There's something I want to talk about. I'll treat you to parfait.

Something to talk about? What is it?

Parfait. I accept your treat.

No, it's still too early for hearts.

It's too early.

Ah, no! No! Don't go, mail!

From: Yuya Re: Yahoo~ Make sure you come alone.

Okay.

Okay, got it.

Sending.

He told me to come alone. What am I going to do?

Wait a minute. Calm down.

Can't calm down!

Here it comes!

Thank you!

I didn't hear anything. Didn't see anything.

Yo.

Parfait is ok, right?

Mm.

What's your order?

One parfait.

We'll send it to your seat.

Sorry for suddenly calling you out.

It's ok.

How do I say this...

Ah... this is hard to say.

It depends on how you feel.

If it's not okay with you, or you hate it, just say it. Don't worry about my feelings.

Mm.

You know...

Yuya!

Oh!

Sorry we're late.

Come, sit over here.

Mei, this is Kouta. We're in the same class.

And this is Takahashi. You're in 2nd year like Mei, right?

Taka-chan.

Hello. What's the meaning of this?

There's something I want to ask you. I want to make friends with Mei-chan.

Okay...

Mei-chan... do you have a boyfriend?

Huh?

Just asking straight out of the blue. No, no, no!

Is that so?

I've been given a reckless driving warning?

You're getting too carried away.

Yeah. I shouldn't overdo it.

Thanks for waiting.

My usual, the best stuff.

Cola and cream soda.

Ok.

Eat, eat.

Is it too much? Shall I help you out?

She still hasn't eaten it. Not yet.

Mei-chan, can I have your number?

It's not ok?

No, it's fine with me.

It's ok.

Really?

I want to be Kouta-san's friend too.

What's with this weird atmosphere? Fate?

Infrared rays. BEAM!

Why are you all mad?

Why did you so happily give him your number?

Eh?

Just by looking at him, you can tell what kind of guy Kouta is, don't you?

Well, you were the one who introduced us. I don't get you.

You wouldn't do that normally. I didn't know you were so easy.

What's that supposed to mean?

That's how it was.

Ah, geez.

Yuya...

Mm?

Is that jealousy?

Maybe, it's that.

Eh?

Kouta, he's envious of how close we are.

I said I'll introduce you two,

but I guess in the end, it just feels wrong to me.

Sorry.

Mm.

Ah!

Nee-chan.

I wonder who that guy is.

Seems like they're getting along well right?

Let's go.

She's really cute, isn't she? Mei-chan?

But Kouta-kun, you've got to hold back your flashiness.

You think so?

She's just not used to my style,right?

That style's the one you have to rein in a little.

Why should I rein in on such a great style?

Kouta-kun and Mei-chan, both of you are from different cultures. Different cultures.

I feel, just a little, that this might be fate after all.

Wah, really, you'd better not say such things. Rein it in.

Some annoying pests here.

What a bother.

You, can you move?

Huh?!

I want to pass.

What are you saying, kid?

Isn't that guy from our school?

Eh? Really?

What is it?!

Ah?

You guys! What are you doing?!

Don't fight! I'll call the police!

Cool!

Yes?

Can I borrow your hair dryer?

Sure.

You know...

Mm?

Actually I saw you at the crepe stand in front of the station today.

You saw?

Who's the guy?

A senior, one year older than me. We were in the student council together in junior high.

Not my boyfriend.

Really?

But actually, he has confessed to me.

Really? What are you gonna do?

Well, I don't see myself going out with a senior. So I probably won't date him.

Ohh...

Say, what did he say to you?

I'm not telling.

Ehh?

Onee-chan has practice every morning now.

The basketball club is having tryouts for the newcomers in July so it looks like she won't have much free time now.

Did Haruna tell you anything?

Eh?

Oh... about the guy we saw yesterday?

Mm.

She said he's her senior and they were in the student council together in junior high.

That's all?

So... does he stay close by or something?

Who knows?

I wonder if he sends Haruna back home if they leave school together?

Ah, you wouldn't know that. But Haruna is quite...

He's her boyfriend.

Really?

Nee-chan has liked him since junior high.

She entered that high school because he's there.

So that's how it is.

Mm.

Our Earth takes about 24 hours to make one rotation about itself and while this is going on continously, it takes about one year for Earth to go around the Sun.

Yuya, sorry... I lied.

This is referred to as one revolution.

This cycle takes about 365 days, or to put it more accurately, 365 days and 6 hours to make one revolution.

Onee-chan having a boyfriend is a lie.

Those 6 hours, when accumulated over 4 years, adds up to 24 hours.

Because of that, once every 4 years, we have a leap year and a special day is created.

29 February. In other words, there are 366 days only in a leap year.

29 February is called 'Leap Day' in the United Kingdom. There is a custom that dictates this as the only day that a woman can propose to a man.

A day that comes by once every 4 years. Such a great country, isn't it?

Alright, let's do a quiz.

What?

Don't 'what' me. It'll be easy for those who listened.

Can you come to the shrine after school?

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Sorry for calling you out suddenly.

I have something to say too.

About this morning....

Can I go first?

Mei, is there someone that you like right now?

Someone I like as a friend?

Not that, but someone that you really like.

Actually...

I thought as long as we are close together, things are fine the way they are.

But it's not after all. Not being able to say how I really feel.

I like Haruna.

When you told me about her boyfriend, I realized for the first time how serious I am about Haruna.

It's a bit late.

But... I'll definitely never give up.

I think I need to honestly tell her how I feel.

Can I have your co-operation in this?

Please!

Yes! Thank you. I could never have asked anyone else besides you for this.

I hope everything goes well.

Ok.

I have things to do with my friends now.

Is that so?

But... what did you want to tell me?

It's not important, so nevermind. I'm going now.

See you.

Nishino-kun... what are you doing?

I was thinking of fixing the bell.

Thank you.

Why do you have to do this?

I'm helping to look after this shrine.

Ah, there's something caught inside.

Alright, try to give it a ring.

People whose prayers are answered by God

I wonder what kind of people they are.

Because even when you pray, there are people whose prayers are answered, and those that are not.

That's right.

You know, God is certainly fickle.

So there really is no difference between people whose prayers are answered and not.

You think?

I guess you're right.

See you.

Thank you.

No problem.

Bye bye.

Are you ok?

Blood pressure 80/42. Pulse 118. Convulsions. Awareness level 100.

Patient coming in.

Tachycardia. Pupil diffusion. Convulsions. Fever.

He probably drank something by mistake.

The level of serotonin in his blood concentration is too high. There is too much dopamine too.

Result of the triage?

Doctor, there's a reaction to amphetamine.

Amphetamine?

Isn't that a stimulant?

Why in this child?