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We never made it to that next step.

That's just how it is.

I'm done bottling up my feelings.

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

Yoshioka-san has always been the only girl for me. I won't lose her to you.

That's Yoshioka's decision, not ours.

I've always loved you, Kou-chan.

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

I finally reached an answer.

I'm asking you to choose me now, so we can take that next step.

Are you seriously going to forget all about me?

Yes, I will.

[Finale]

Timing and subtitles by the Ao Haru Ride team @ Viki.com

Do you have Christmas plans?

Not really, why?

Do you want to come to a gig with me?

A gig...?

Yes. Uchimiya-kun and Kikuchi-kun are performing.

They actually asked me to invite you, Shu-chan.

One of Uchimiya-kun's friends wants to meet you.

Here, let me pull up his picture.

Let's see...

Where is he...

What now?

Don't go.

Don't go to the gig.

I wasn't going to. If anything, I was about to turn her down.

Aw man, seriously?

You're too hasty.

Oh, really?

I know your heart skipped a beat, though.

Sorry, bad joke.

I never denied it.

Shuko Murao.

Well, someone's in a good mood.

What was it that made you so happy?

I scored a Christmas date with Murao.

Oh? So are you two dating now?

That's still on hold.

Just know that once Murao's no longer my student,

I won't be going so easy on you, all right?

You're just trying to rile me up again.

I'm not falling for it! Graduation's still a year out anyway.

Where did I put it?

Where did it go?

Are you seriously going to forget all about me?

Yes, I will.

No... I don't want to forget...

So? What's this "serious talk" you wanted to have?

Dang, this silence is terrifying.

Go ahead, I'm all ears.

Except if it's about breaking up.

I...

I can't go to your Christmas gig.

I can't go out with you anymore, not like this.

So much for my earlier exception.

I'm sorry.

I really am.

I don't get it.

What's so great about Mabuchi?

It's his imperfections.

His inner strengths and weaknesses are still a mess inside him.

But he's trying to change, bit by bit.

And I wouldn't want to miss it for a second.

Though really...

Those reasons might just be the cherry on top.

Honestly, I don't get it either.

But there is one thing I'm sure of.

I don't want to forget Kou.

I had a feeling you'd reach that answer

if you chose to become honest with yourself.

To tell you the truth...

I was terrified you would, every single day.

It was painful to bear with.

Still...

I didn't mind it.

As long as "we" wouldn't end.

I've never felt this conflicted about anything before.

Go on ahead of me.

I think I'll need to sit here a bit longer.

Good bye.

Bye.

She never actually said she "loved me", did she?

Listen up. What's important is how you spend your vacation, alright?

Yes ma'am.

Now go have a fulfilling winter break.

Rise.

- Bow. - See you next term.

See you, ma'am.

Yoshioka.

Futaba, don't run!

Wait up!

[Work hard, so you're not stuck in summer school! - Futaba]

Are you seriously going to forget all about me?

Yeah, I will.

[Futaba Yoshioka]

- Your dry cleaning. - Thank you.

Likewise.

Are you gonna be crushing forever?

[Christmas Live] Are you never gonna tell Makita?

Look, I don't regret confessing to Yoshioka.

But if there's one thing I can do...

it's the fact that I could've tried harder.

Sorry, I'll be back.

Excuse me, coming through.

Makita! Do you have a minute?

Huh?

What's up, Uchimiya?

Makita... I like you.

Will you go out with me?

Sure.

Why are you backing away?

'Cause if I don't... I think I'd hug you.

Treat me well... okay?

I'll treasure you.

I heard Tanaka's quitting.

Huh?

You won't be his student anymore.

But...

My feelings for you come second to no one.

They never will.

Ever.

Murao, please go out with me.

I'm surprised. You clearly don't know yourself too well.

Kominato, you're earnest, hard-working...

And you've always been cool, you know?

The person I want to be with...

Is you, Kominato.

Unworthy as I am, I'm grateful you're giving me the chance!

This came out of nowhere.

Yeah.

7 P.M. By the clocktower at Triangle Park.

Of course he wouldn't be here.

Tanaka?

- You know, Tanaka - - I keep telling you, I'm not "Tanaka".

I can't tell whether you're being mean or kind.

I can't tell whether you're a loser, or you really have the balls.

I don't want to hide my feelings anymore.

I have no more do-overs.

I want to understand, with all my heart. Is that so wrong?

Yoshioka, I liked you.

I... liked you, too.

7 P.M. At the clock tower in Triangle Park.

Let's go! I want to go.

I don't plan on being in a relationship with Yoshioka now anyway.

Kou chose Narumi.

I need a proper rejection in order to move on.

I can't go out with you, Yoshioka.

Here I am, hanging onto Kou like an idiot.

I ended things with Narumi.

It's too late for us.

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

Quit thinking I'm easy like that.

You never disappeared, no matter how hard I tried.

You're too late.

We're seriously out of sync with each other.

That's just how it is.

Exactly, we never did. That's why I'm asking you to choose me now, so we can.

Yoshioka. Yoshioka! Yoshioka...

Yoshioka...

Yoshioka?

Why are you...

What about the gig?

I wanted to see you.

I don't care if people judge me, or if I end up hurt.

I just wanted to see you.

Don't slip past me ever again.

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

I'm sorry for all the times I've hurt you.

But I promise... I'll become someone more dependable.

So will you be at my side, to see it through?

Yes, I will.

Are you sure I'm the right choice for you?

I wouldn't know.

I mean...

You're the only person I've ever had a crush on.

And...

You'll continue to be the only one for me.

I love you.

I've wanted to say that for so long now.

And when I told you how I felt, I wanted it to be face to face.

Me too.

I love you.

Hey. Say the line for me, won't you?

Ah.

"This came out of nowhere."

Good luck in London, Mr. Tanaka.

I thought a journey of self-discovery was a form of escapism.

Well, I'm not exactly searching for myself.

I'm heading out to gain more life experience, you know?

Either way.

I hope you make it back safe and sound.

See you guys around then.

Yoichi.

No need to worry about us, alright?

Go enjoy your journey.

Come on, don't make me cry!

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Always...

Little more...

How about gelato?

- I wanna go eat something novel. - What does that mean?

Excuse me!

Could I join you two to the station?

We're actually going to a cafe.

Want to come with us, Narumi?

I'd love to!

I wanted to convince my brother that I'd be okay now.

So...

I changed my last name back to Tanaka.

You did?

Yeah. I'm back to "Kou Tanaka" now.

I guess that's the latest "Kou Update" then.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means...

I'm a sucker for the latest version of "Kou".

I'll love the Kou tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that.

A hundred years from now, I'll love the Kou at Year 100.

Until we become adults...

No, even after we become adults...

I'll probably continue to change, bit by bit.

But I hope your presence

will be the one constant in my life, Futaba.

You just called me "Futaba".

Did not.

Did too!

I heard you, loud and clear!

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Futaba!

Kou!

We'll both continue to grow into adults, as the days pass by.

My special someone changes day by day,

and I want to be right there for every moment of it.

That feeling won't change from now on, and forever more.

[AO HARU RIDE Season 2]

♫ 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 ♫

♫ 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 ♫