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Knowing that forever doesn't exist…

but nevertheless…

Knowing not to hold out hope…

but nevertheless…

Knowing that it's going to end in pain, but nevertheless…

We are drawn towards the light.

Love

only leaves behind scars.

My time

has stopped ever since that day.

It's a bit erotic.

Isn't it a little too explicit?

I'm sure someone modeled for this.

-You think so? -Of course.

-What kind of situation is this? -You never know.

-You never know. -I guess so.

BEAUTIFUL WINGS

Miu.

It's the worst.

What is?

Your artwork.

Don't you remember?

Remember what?

That's you when you were crying and begging me not to break up with you.

Are you jealous that my work is being recognized?

I was hurt.

Art needs context.

One can't produce good results just by interacting with oneself.

I've said this so many times before.

You always want to remain in the same place.

Stop justifying yourself by creating pieces based on your stagnant life.

Goodbye.

It was an image of me

only thinking with my head and never being able to fly away.

-Good work. -You too.

Ever since that day, I stopped holding expectations.

So that no one could ever hurt me.

So that no one could ever steal my heart.

If I was going to get hurt,

I'd rather not hope for anything to begin with.

That's what…

I thought…

Sorry.

But I came to want him for myself.

I knew I shouldn't hold out hope…

but nevertheless…

A substitute teacher?

While I'm busy managing the Art Festival,

I want someone to look after the grad students.

So, an acquaintance recommended someone to me.

Yeah, the students this year are behind in their graduation projects.

I know you're worried about the students, but think about yourself too.

You're right.

The qualification exam to study abroad in Spain--

I know that this year is the last.

Mr. Kousaka is an artist with lots of experience

working in Europe.

I think it'll be a good inspiration for you, Hamasaki.

Ren Kousaka.

Oh, about that incident the other day with the statue…

Can you give your report to the administration office?

It seems like they're going to report the damage to the police,

but you didn't see his face, right?

I didn't.

He ran away.

But you know,

he has good sense when it comes to art.

I don't like it.

UMAMIYA

I see.

I gave up on going abroad and started working.

So, I think Ms. Usami is placing her expectations on you now.

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

It's not your fault, Saki.

The problem lies entirely with me.

By any chance,

are you still hung up over that jerk?

In the end, love just hurts you and leaves you with a scar.

Instead of wasting my heart on that, I'd rather focus on my art.

Or so I thought, but…

But?

I didn't submit anything in the competition last year.

I see.

My job contract as an assistant will end next semester too.

The advertising industry is fun.

If you're interested, I'll hook you up.

Thank you.

All right. Thanks for the meal.

I'm going to meet Megu later on at the university.

What? Megu is more at a standstill than I am.

-Are you serious? -Yeah.

What's wrong with the assistants at Kamakura Art?

Being an assistant kind of leaves you in a lurch.

I'm sorry. As someone who ran away, I have no right to judge you.

I didn't mean it like that.

I know. Bye. See you.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Here you go.

-Thank you. -Are you at a dead end?

It's difficult when I'm told to do as I please.

Our pacific saury is served with the gokuwase mandarin orange.

It comes out in a poem called "Pacific Saury Song" that Grandpa likes.

I see.

Using settings from stories or poems

might expand one's imagination when creating something.

Oh, sorry, it's not like I know anything about art.

Ruki, stop slacking off.

Okay.

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.

BUTTERFLIES

-Saki! -Good to see you.

-You're working hard. -Yeah.

Wow.

Here, grab my hand.

You scared me.

There's something comforting about the way you smell.

You're going to get clay all over me.

Well, what's going on?

I broke up with my boyfriend. I have nowhere to live.

What? Already?

Because he kept trying to kiss me even when I wasn't feeling well, and--

That's why I told you not to go out with him.

I'll do the housework and everything, so can you let me stay at your place?

Please!

-Only until you find your own place. -Hooray!

-Are you really going to look for a place? -Yay!

BUTTERFLIES HERMAN HESSE

Can I sit here?

Sorry.

What?

I'll have what she's having.

Okay.

I'm going to report you.

Even though you didn't tell on me until now?

You're in art school, so you could've drawn a sketch of me.

Draw me.

Please don't look at me.

You like butterflies?

It's a reference for my work.

Miu.

What?

How do you know?

How do you write it?

-I won't tell you. -Give me a hint.

It might be connected to butterflies.

"Beautiful wings."

It suits you.

Is that so?

What are you doing?

Want one?

No, thanks.

Actually, I want one.

Here.

You okay?

Let's get out of here.

What?

Oh.

This is my pet butterfly.

It's beautiful.

Is it in a cage?

Wanna come and see?

Grandma told me not to follow suspicious people.

Then, do you want to report me?

Maybe I will.

Why did you do that?

Don't you have days when nothing matters anymore?

I think that only people who are blessed can say things like that.

-Let's go. -What?

Sorry.

For what?

I always bring the rain.

You're way too self-conscious.

But now we can take shelter from the rain.

Do you do this to everyone?

Hey, Ren!

-Long time no see. -Long time no see.

This rain is crazy, isn't it?

Listen, the other day, I went to Okinawa, but look at this.

It's Takuma with a different girl. Isn't it crazy?

-Oh yeah. -Right?

That's why we were planning to go eat somewhere with Tomo.

-You should come too, Ren. -Now?

I'll be going now.

Sorry about that.

-No problem. -Really?

-It's been too long. -Let's go.

Ren.

Long time no see.

You came back?

Knowing you, I thought you'd stay in Spain.

I haven't set foot in a school in a long time.

-School doesn't suit you. -Same goes for you.

-How long will you be here? -Just today.

Ms. Usami asked me for a favor, so I did one lecture.

I'm leaving now.

I see. I'll be going now.

Ren.

Is this what you wanted?

Hey.

Hey.

Who do you think is the culprit behind the paint incident?

No idea.

That mural was amazing.

It'd be awesome if he's handsome too.

Is that right?

You work out every day, don't you?

If that culprit appears again,

catch him and bring him to me.

Is looks all that matters to you?

Someone whose looks are through the roof can get away with anything.

Hey, you. You're thinking like a crazy person.

You're pretty crazy for addressing a girl as "you".

Good morning.

Ms. Usami, I thought you had a meeting.

I'm here to introduce your new substitute teacher.

My name is Ren Kousaka. Nice to meet you.

Sou, this is an example of "looks that are through the roof".

-Whoa, it's really him. -You know him?

Let me introduce everyone.

-I'm a huge fan. -Are you serious?

This is Ms. Yoshino and Ms. Hamasaki.

They're my assistants.

If you have any questions, please ask them.

Okay.

I'm Megumi. Call me Megu. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. I'm Miu Hamasaki.

Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Akane Yagihashi, a first year student.

I'm Mizuho Hasegawa.

-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.

UMAMIYA

I have a favor.

Please let me be your girlfriend for just three seconds.

-Akane. -Stop it.

Just three seconds?

-What? -What did he say?

Mr. Kousaka!

You were doing the Europe Touring Exhibition until a couple of days ago.

Yeah, you know about that?

You must be busy. Why did you decide to come to our university?

Kamakura is my hometown.

I thought I'd enjoy the air here for a change of pace.

I'm so happy I can share this air with you right now.

-Me too. -Same here.

Is this a bat?

No, it's a butterfly.

-A butterfly? -Yeah.

You use butterflies as your motif in a lot of your work,

but is there a special reason for that?

Can you stop being a die-hard fan at a place like this?

-I have to take this chance. -As we're drinking.

Right.

-Thank you. -Thank you for the food!

-Miu, this is yours, right? -Oh yeah, thanks.

Hello?

Okay.

Bye.

-I'll be leaving now. -What?

-You have a girlfriend waiting for you? -No, I don't.

The wings of a butterfly seem like they'll break with just a touch.

Get home safe.

"Beautiful wings."

-What? -It suits you.

All right. Who wants to drink at Saki's house?

-Me! -Me too.

Okay.

-Let's go, Miu. -Yeah, sure.

Give me one year…

of your life, Ren.

One small blue butterfly…

is carried away by the wind.

The sudden shower of color of iridescent pearls,

sparkles, flickers, and fades away.

Hey! What are you doing? Stop right there.

Just like that, it sparkles for a moment…

Just like that, it's carried away by the wind…

and happiness sent me signals

as it sparkled, flickered, and faded away.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good work today. -You too.

-Thank you for your hard work. -You too.

Where's the key for the storage warehouse?

Ms. Usami asked me to organize things before the Art Festival.

Megu, you're assisting a class after this, right?

I'll check it out for you.

Are you serious? You're the best!

Thank you. That'll be a big help.

Can I tag along too?

What?

Oh…

Sure.

STORAGE WAREHOUSE

What's stored here?

It's mostly pieces

that students didn't collect after graduation.

Does that mean they left it here to be disposed of?

To be more precise,

there are many students who don't come to retrieve it,

so we dispose of it.

Are you going to submit your work this year at the Art Festival?

I'm not sure.

It's about yourself, but you don't know?

I don't know because it's about myself.

What?

What are you doing?

Something like this without any aspiration isn't worth keeping around.

Here.

I…

have been unable to move on ever since that day.

That's you when you were crying and begging me

not to break up with you.

You always want to remain in the same place.

No matter how badly I get hurt,

I get drawn

toward the light.

The time that had stopped

started moving again.

Well?

Not bad.

I knew I shouldn't hold out hope…

but nevertheless…

Bye.

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita