Original subtitles

Getting over Yoshioka should've been a piece of cake.

I underestimated her.

You know, Kou has been smiling a lot more at school these days.

That's probably all thanks to you.

Did he ever smile when he was keeping me company?

He's clearly regretting, so why not choose Futaba from the start?

No one has the foresight to always make the right choice.

Is one mistake all it takes to end it?

Yoshioka, stay here.

The fact that you told me at all, means you felt nothing about it.

That itself makes me really, really happy.

Nagasaki's a place full of sad memories for Kou.

But I can't exactly be by his side anymore.

Kou!

Where are you going?

I'm going to visit my old neighborhood.

I'm hoping to make some new memories there,

like how I did with yesterday's sunset.

Come with me.

As a friend.

If I go along with him, I might be able to witness his change,

like I did yesterday.

But...

Just kidding.

I know I'm asking for the impossible.

I'm sure you wouldn't want to make Kikuchi worry.

See you later.

I'll join you.

As a friend.

Hello?

What? Why?

I see...

Give me a moment...

Wait, Futaba–

Shuko, Shuko, Shuko!

What do I do? Uchimiya-kun invited me out!

Just the two of us!

Yuri. First, calm down.

Second, congrats.

Thanks.

What?

Where's Futaba-chan?

She had to grab something from her room.

Now don't keep Uchimiya waiting.

I'll tell Futaba where you went.

Thanks. See you!

Yes, see you.

What now...

Where did Yoshioka say she is?

She's apparently with Mabuchi.

This station has a certain charm to it. [Chiwata Station]

[Chiwata Station]

Yes, I also had that impression when I first arrived here.

It's got a nice ocean view, and the sky stretches for miles.

I was desperate to find something good about the place.

After all, I'd made my choice to join my mother here.

Hey, I'll be right back.

[Chiwata Station]

I'm not thirsty, though.

Okay, take your pick.

Then I'll take...

This one.

We'll open them on three.

One, two... three!

You pranked yourself, Loser.

Listen. No need to be overly considerate, okay?

What?

The fact that you're here is plenty comforting already.

[Nagasaki Southern Hospital]

Is this...

Yes. The place my mother was hospitalized.

This was your place?

I lived up in that room with my mother.

Are you okay?

For the longest time, hospitals and apartments like this...

gave me anxiety.

But now...

I think they'll remind me of today.

They'll remind me of you.

Don't say that sort of thing to a "friend."

Don't make that sort of face...

to just a "friend."

Timing and subtitles by the Ao Haru Ride team

[Ao Haru Ride Season 2]

I'm sort of surprised.

[Episode 5]

I thought seeing the hospital and neighborhood would really shake me up,

but I'm actually pretty calm right now.

It's like all my fears weren't that big of a deal at all.

Were you that scared to visit?

Oh yeah, definitely.

Enough to make my stomach churn.

Damn, I'm a coward.

Hey, that's why I'm here.

Yes.

I probably wouldn't have been this calm if you weren't around.

So thanks.

Still...

I can't stay a coward forever. I want to become more resilient.

This is what I wanted to see.

Did you say something?

Forget that. Is there anywhere else you wanna visit?

Well...

If you're fine with it, could we make one last detour?

[Mabuchi Family Grave]

I must've made you really anxious, Mom.

I'm sorry it took me so long to drop by.

But you know what?

I think I'll be much more open to visiting you from now on.

Nice to meet you, ma'am. I'm Kou's classmate, Futaba Yoshioka.

Although I'm sure you're well aware,

your son has his weaknesses.

Yet his strength is in recognizing those faults.

If you ever see Kou about to falter, rest easy.

I'll be sure to give him a loud, wake-up call in your stead.

Kou will be okay, I promise.

♫ Unexpected rain in the weather forecast ♫

♫ I awkwardly close to you ♫

♫ Without you noticing ♫

♫ I averted my eyes a moment ♫

♫ Leave me alone, I can't leave you alone ♫

♫ I can hear the voice of your heart ♫

♫ I will definitely convey ♫

Do you want to close the window?

♫ Someday I'll be your umbrella ♫

♫ Ah, I love you so much, but ♫

♫ I can't put it into words ♫

♫ I'll make sure you don't go away ♫

♫ Gaze into your eyes, I held hands tightly ♫

She's freezing.

Here.

Finally, warmth.

Thanks.

Kou, sorry.

Why, what's up?

I drooled on your scarf.

Gross.

I'll wash it before returning to you.

It's fine, I don't care.

I insist.

Feel free to wear it.

I'm meeting Kikuchi-kun after this, so that's a no.

Yoshioka.

Yes?

Never mind.

[Nagasaki]

[New York Cafe]

Thank you, come again.

Kou...

What do you think you're doing?

I told you not to half-heartedly meddle.

It's not "half-hearted" anymore.

I'm done bottling up my feelings.

Are you trying to confuse Futaba?

If I make her confused, that means I have a chance.

How selfish of you.

I know, but I'm taking the shot anyway.

Wow, this cake is so fluffy!

Not a fan?

No, that's not it.

I'm just not that hungry.

Are you okay?

Maybe you caught a fever.

You definitely did. Let's get you back to the hotel.

The fact that you told me at all, means you felt nothing about it.

Kikuchi-kun...

Yes?

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

No need to apologize, okay?

Quit messing with my girlfriend behind my back.

Sure. I'll make it a point to be more forward then.

Yes? You talk big for a guy who's been wavering.

Yoshioka-san has always been the only girl for me.

I never hesitated like you did.

So I won't lose her to you.

That's Yoshioka's decision, not ours.

I spent the day with Kou.

I felt like I'd be forgiven, if I called it a day out with a friend...

And I hated myself for accepting that.

[LINE - You have one new message]

I hope you're feeling better.

Let's go to the movies once you're rested up, okay?

I won't lose, no matter who's in your heart.

I'll make you crazy for me.

Yoshioka-san!

How are you feeling?

Never better.

Sorry if I interrupted something.

You didn't, no worries.

You never invite me out for lunch, though. What's the occasion?

I needed to tell you something.

I won't lose her to you.

That's Yoshioka's decision, not ours.

- Listen... - Actually, so did I.

Mind if I go first?

Sure.

My band just got invited to play a gig on Christmas Day.

It's no solo concert, but still.

That's awesome! Congrats.

Thanks.

We're going to be performing an original song at that show...

And I wrote the lyrics.

You did?

Yes. The song ended up being inspired by you.

So if you're free, I really want you to come.

Of course, I will.

I'm so glad to hear that!

I'm sorry.

During our school trip, I spent time with Kou, alone.

Are you really honest about these things, aren't you?

I'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable, like before.

I can't exactly explain it... And I know I'm wrong for not moving on...

But believe me when I say I want to become crazy for you.

So from now on, I'm gonna prioritize honesty.

I want to be honest with myself, and with you.

You know, I could tell you were hiding something from me.

I was scared to know what though, so I just avoided it entirely.

But you're right. We can't keep dancing around each other.

Kikuchi-kun...

From now on...

Let's be more honest with each other.

Yes. Honesty is key.

Let's talk more often, too.

Agreed.

I feel much better now.

All that talking made me hungry. Let's eat.

Yes.

Narumi...

Kou...

Are you all right with leaving me alone?

Sorry.

Yoshioka-san has a boyfriend.

Why can't you accept that truth?

Because she remains lodged in my heart.

Yoshioka is still in there.

That's just the truth I've been dealt.

Kou-chan,

no one understands you better than I do.

Yoshioka-san could never do that.

And I know that you understand me, too.

More than anyone else.

Maybe, but Yoshioka's the only one for me.

Why would you word it like that?

You...

You could've said parting was for my sake.

You could've at least tried to protect your dignity by being roundabout.

Now I can't even be mad at you.

Fine.

We're over.

Goodbye.

Yes.

What's with you...

You've reached your answer, right?

Then don't go back on your choice, and leave me here!

You idiot.

Kou-chan.

I take it back. Please, don't go.

Just...

Just kidding.

I just...

didn't think calling you an idiot...

was the best way to end this.

Please listen to me one last time, okay?

I've never actually told you this, but...

I've always loved you, Kou-chan.

Sorry I kept you.

Now...

Leave, for real this time.

Goodbye.

What are you doing out here?

Waiting for you.

Why...

Want to hang out on Christmas?

Everyone has plans -

Just the two of us.

What?

Let's head out that day...

Together.

- Of course not. - You hesitated.

Isn't that because you're still not sure how you feel?

If you're going to hesitate every time...

I'm taking my chance, and stealing you away.

Are you kidding me?

No one asked you to try.

If you're so lonely on Christmas, ask Narumi -

I ended things with her.

I became honest with myself, and in turn, to Narumi–

So I finally reached an answer.

- I– - Don't bother.

I'm watching Kikuchi-kun's band on Christmas.

You never disappeared.

No matter how hard I tried...

You always remained.

Why?

Why would you say that now?

You're too late.

We're seriously out of sync with each other.

You mentioned this before.

You said that's just how we were.

And you're right.

We never made it to that next step.

- That's just how it is. - That's why...

That's why I'm asking you to choose me now, so we can.

Are you seriously going to forget all about me?

Yes, I will.

Timing and subtitles by the Ao Haru Ride team

[Season 2 Finale]

Kou!

I don't want to forget...

What's so great about Mabuchi?

Murao, you won't be Tanaka's student anymore.

The person I want to be with...

You finally chose to be honest with yourself.

I'm sorry I made so many mistakes along the way.

Kou, I wanted to see you.