"NOTE:" "In Japan, July 7 is a holiday called "Tanabata"." "In short, it celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi, two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and only allowed to meet on that date." "Japanese people write wishes on colorful strips of paper and tie them on bamboo tress on that day." "Hayama-san." "Have you thought about your wish already?" "Do you believe in making wishes?" " Huh?" "I don't know what to think of it." "I mean, I doubt it would make a wish come true." "So you don't make wishes, Shingyoji-kun?" "Here." "As a child, I once made a wish." "But in the end, it didn't come true at all." "So, ever since then I haven't wanted to believe in this stuff." "I see..." "Hayama-san." "Here." "*originally hardsubbed by Sayasubs*" "Hidden deep in the mountains, is the all-boys Shidou High School." "This is where I met someone who changed my life." "Saki..." "Giichi." "Nickname:" "Gii." "Just thinking about him makes me excited." "He's really like a miracle." "Even now, I can't believe he's my boyfriend." "And by being with Gii," "I was able to make friends who care about me a lot." "Arata-san!" "Takumi-kun series:" "PURE *translated by Sayasubs*" "Among those friends of mine is Shingyoji Kanemitsu." "He, too, had an encounter here that could be called "destiny"." "2 YEARS AGO School Entrance Examination" "You were told earlier not to pick up anything you dropped" "Yes." "Did he..." "I'm sorry!" "...notice?" "He knows." "He knows that I saw the other person's paper." "Social studies: 09:00- 10:15 (75 min) English: 10:30- 11:45 (75 min)" "Math: 13:00- 14:15 (75 min)" "Sir." "Number 135." "Shingyoji-kun." "Yes!" "As I thought..." "They think I cheated." "I'll get disqualified..." "If you don't feel well, go see the nurse during this break." "No, I'm fine." "He didn't tell on me..." "The reason I tried for this school was because of trouble with my parents." "They've already planned to divorce, and they're both fighting to win the custody of their only child." "If I get into this boarding school, I'll get out of that house." "I can run away." "That's what I was thinking..." "But... what'll happen if I don't get in?" "I'm kidding." " You're just as confused as always!" "Being with only third-years you're not so talkative, are you?" "No..." "It's like you're dating Sagara's absurdity." "No, I'm not doing any more than I want to." "That older-looking guy must be Sagara, and... he's..." "Misu?" "Hey, Saki!" "Don't run away, Saki." " What is it with you, senpai!" "Please stop fooling around." "I'll graduate soon, we have a lot of talking to do." " Give me a break!" "You're going to talk too much again, aren't you?" " What do you mean "again"?" "That Saki isn't good at being kidded around too much, when it's by Sagara, I mean." "Yeah." "Ah, it seems like this beautiful boy still hates me!" "I don't appreciate this phrasing." "That Saki..." "No compassion for older students whatsoever." "Is something wrong, jukensei?" "((Jukensei: examinee))" "No..." " What is it?" "You seem deep in thought." "Hey..." "What's wrong?" "Are you alright?" "What is it?" "Are you alright, jukensei?" "Hey, what's wrong?" "Jukensei?" "Jukensei?" " Sagara-senpai," "Misu." "He suddenly started crying." "What is it?" "Are you okay?" "Examinee no. 135." "Shingyoji-kun." " What, do you know him?" "I'll take it from here, senpai." "Okay, I'll leave him to you." "Oh, here." "Use this to buy him something hot." "It's Sagara-senpai's treat, so go ahead and eat." "Yes." "Itadakimasu." "((Itadakimasu:" "lit. means "receiving", said before meal))" "When you're done eating, you should go catch a bus." "If it gets too late, the last one will have gone already." "Um..." ""Misu"..." "How is that written?" "What's that, all of a sudden?" "Didn't you hear what I just said?" "Yes, I did!" "When I'm finished, I'll run to the bus stop!" "So, why should I tell you something like that?" "Because..." "I'd like to know." "Uh!" "I'm Shingyoji Kanemitsu!" "Using the characters –" " Did I ask for your name?" "Please!" "Please tell me." "I beg you!" "You're stubborn..." "When you're done, return the bowl at the counter." "Please wait!" "I like you!" "What..." "Taken at first sight, you mean?" "How can you believe you can just say something like that?" "I cheated, but..." "No, I didn't!" "I saw it, but I didn't mean to!" "I left that part blank!" "So " " Even if you really mean that, who'd believe you?" "Why did you stay quiet about it, then?" "I didn't, really." "I'm off to report it now." "Um!" "Please don't tell!" "I'm begging you!" "I... want to enroll in this school, no matter what." "Please..." "I..." "I was kidding." ""Mi" is the character for "three", and "su" is like in "nakasu" (("sandbank"))." "That's how you write Misu." "My first name..." "I'll tell you when you get into Shidou." "Stupid crybaby..." "As I watched him walk away..." "I made a decision." "I wanted to become someone he would love." "So I won't ever cry again..." "And then, when spring came, I enrolled in Shidou." "Good evening!" "Be quiet when you enter the room." " I'm sorry." "Arata-san." "Arata-san, good evening." " Ah, good evening." "That looks hard." "You know, it doesn't look hard, it is hard." "What do you want with Misu?" "Um..." "Shingyoji, your bag." "Put your bag up here." " Yes." "I'll have this." " Hey, that's my..." "Arata-san..." "Trash goes in the trashcan." "Sometimes you're really helpful to Misu, aren't you?" "Ooji, sorry, but could you give this estimate for the Music Festival to Shimada-sensei as quick as you can?" "Okay." "I'll be back right away." "Then we can " "Do you still have something to do?" "Here, I'll give you the key for the room." "I'll finish up now, so see you tomorrow." "Wow..." "He's really diligent..." "I'll have the last one, too." "Oi, Arata-san, that's mean!" "I'm starving, you know!" "Then you can have it." "I love you." "Arata-san..." "That's enough." "You're so annoying..." "But... it's because I really like you." "Say what you want." "It's not like I like you in particular." "I know." "Let's go before Ooji gets back." "Wait..." "Arata-san, wait!" "Our relationship has always been like this." "Our bodies may join, but..." "Nothing more..." "Nothing less." "He knew I was head over heels, so..." "He'd always evade me like this." "Being mean..." "What?" "Nothing!" "Never smiling in front of me..." "I can never be the one to kiss him." "You're still such a brat, huh, Shingyoji." "It was just me loving him." "Wasn't it tough studying for tests and being in student council at the same time?" "As expected." "You've already told me that story so many times." "How many times to you have to tell before it's enough?" "Fine, I'll listen." "That smile..." "Who's he talking to?" "Lunch A. ((NOTE:" "Their lunch sets are indicated by letters.))" "Lunch A, please." "Thank you." "Arata-san..." "Astronomy Yearbook 2010" "Takabayashi-kun!" "Take a look at this." "You really wanted to go to this, right?" " Huh?" "Yoshizawa." " Yes?" "The next match will be July 7th." "As the ace, you'll be important, so do your best." "Yes, I understand." " I'll leave it to you." "Hey, Yoshizawa." "Takabayashi will come see the match, right?" "You're so lucky, our ace." "If he'll come watch, we have to work hard, huh." "Are you meeting up with him today?" " Yeah, I suppose so." "The beautiful starry skies of Tanabata Special Pleiades astronomical observatory" "July 1 (Wed) – July 7 (Thur) 2010" "July 7..." "Sorry to keep you waiting." " You're late, Yoshizawa!" "Arata-san !" "Oh, it's you again." " Don't say it like that." "I brought something." "This..." "Is it Spanish?" "As expected from you." "But you're having it tough, huh..." "You're already busy with exams, and then there's the student council..." "If you know that, stop bothering me." "I'll have this." " A-ah, wait!" "Not all of it..." "I won't bother you, so can I stay here?" "Do whatever you want." " Yes." "They decided the date for my match, but..." " Your match?" "I'll be there for sure." " No, it's okay." "Huh?" " The date's July 7." "July 7..." "That day is the last day of the astronomical observatory, right?" "Izumi..." "You've been looking forward to that for a long time, so..." "You really should go to that instead of my match." "And by the way, there'll be lectures by the personnel of the National Astronomic Observatory, right?" "That's your dream, right?" "To work in astronomy." "It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to talk to the top people." "I'll be perfectly fine." "So just do what you can." "Yeah." "Okay." "Sorry." "For not being able to go." "No, it's fine." "3rd year Misu-kun, there's a phone call for you" "No, don't mind it." "Thanks to you I can pass on the news of the arrival." "Thank you so much, Sagara-senpai." "Sagara... -senpai...?" "Really?" "Everyone here is looking forward to it." "Can it be..." "Arata-san..." "I wonder what that conversation was about." "That happy face... is something he'd never make in front of me." "No, it's no good just thinking about it like this." "What's wrong?" "Aren't you going in?" "No..." "Then I'll go in first." "Good work, Misu." "This is from Gii." "And there's a visitor for you..." "Huh?" "Hey, Shingyoji?" "That's odd..." "He was right here just now." "So?" "What are those papers?" " They're for Tanabata." "Gii is busy dealing with the first years, so..." "You get it." "Okay." "You seem to have it rough as well." "Having to study for the exams, too..." "Working on the student council, and planning the Music Festival..." "Are you okay?" "You seem really worn out." "Otsukare." "((NOTE:" "like "Good job."))" "Yoshizawa." "See you." "Otsukare!" "Otsukare." "He probably already left..." "I'll pass it on." "Don't worry." " Thank you very much." "Aren't you in the wrong place?" "You should be with Yoshizawa." "This bed's comfortable." "What, did you two have a fight?" "It's not really like that." "Then, what?" "Hey, Gii..." "Aren't you lonely being away from Hayama so often lately?" "My business is my own." "Takabayashi, didn't you come because of your own problems?" "Ah, Yoshizawa?" "If you're looking for Takabayashi, he went to Gii's room for a consultation or something." "Huh?" "Gii's room?" " Yeah, Gii's room." "Thank you." "Morning." "You're up early." " Morning." "What are you doing up this early, Yoshizawa?" "Do you have student council work?" " Yeah." "There's stuff I need to get done before morning classes." "You?" "Somehow, I just woke up early." "I don't have anything to do in particular, so I thought I'd practice kyudo." "You're working hard, as always." "No, it's not like that," "I just don't have anything else to do..." "Hey, you and Hayama-kun are roommates, right?" "Lately, he and Gii haven't been seeing much of each other, right?" "I wonder if something's up between them..." "What do you want to know that for?" "You're right..." "Who Gii likes... is up to him, right?" "I really seem like an idiot now, huh?" "Sorry, Misu-kun." "Yoshizawa..." "Aren't you just reading too much into things between Takabayashi and Saki?" "If you ask me, Takabayashi is all into you, so it seems like you're making yourself overly anxious." "Have a bit more faith in yourself." "Thanks..." "Misu-kun." "But... it's really hard." "Sorry." "I have stuff to do, so excuse me." "Hey." "Yoshizawa?" "Yoshizawa!" "I don't know what happened, but..." "When Yoshizawa's around, don't go chasing Saki." "It's not like that." "And why do you care, anyway?" "He was with me just now." "And so?" "Did Yoshizawa ask for your opinion?" "He didn't ask directly, but it was really pitiful." "I wonder why both you and Hayama ask that guy whenever you need help." "I can't help it!" "I mean, Gii's really handsome and really nice as well." "It's hard not to want to be with him." "If you can say something like that so easily, you're making Yoshizawa sad." "Huh?" "The kyudo club has a match coming up soon." "Before such an important match, Yoshizawa's worrying about a lot of things." "I know that." "Well..." "Arata-san!" " Misu?" "Are you okay?" "Arata-san." "Are you alright?" "It's nothing." "Just give me a moment and I'll be okay." "You haven't eaten anything, have you?" "Arata-san, are you feeling sick?" "I'll go get Nakayama-sensei." "I'll go get some vitamins in my room, then I'll be fine." "But...!" " I said I'm fine!" "Then..." "I'll leave again..." "Wait." "I heard you went to the Student Council Room last night." "Did you want something?" "It was nothing important, so " " I'll decide if it was important or not." "I'll listen, so tell me." "It was just... a long time ago..." "You promised to choose some clothes for me, right?" "That's..." "On the 7th of this month..." "On Tanabata," "I was thinking we could go..." "Sorry." "I can't go on that day." "I figured that might be the case!" "I mean, you're so busy!" "You have a lot to do with the Student Council." "Never mind." "Well then..." "Please don't overwork yourself." "Hey, Gii..." "Aren't you lonely being away from Hayama so often lately?" "Takabayashi, didn't you come because of your own problems?" "Was it Hayama's idea?" "If he just did that without complaint, that's so selfless." "So selfish, Takabayashi." "Huh?" "You're dissatisfied with Yoshizawa's selflessness, aren't you?" "How'd you know?" " You finally get it." "It's not like I'm angry or anything like that." "I know he means what he says, but actually, I thought it was really unpleasant." "I know that it's really immature, but..." "Izumi..." "You've been looking forward to that for a long time, so..." "You really should go to that instead of my match." "Yoshizawa?" "Talk." "Is it about Takabayashi?" "If you have something to talk to me about, I figured it's bound to be about Takabayashi." "It's really embarrassing, but..." "Takabayashi-kun..." "The other day, he went to your room, right?" "I was wondering why..." "It's been bothering me..." "He said you were being too selfless." "He seems to want you to be more controlling." "For you, it's important to treasure each other's freedom." "While on the other hand, it's lonely." "If it was anyone but you he might really hate it, but..." "He wants you to take control more." "So?" "What do you think?" "About his real feelings." "I... want to always be with Takabayashi-kun." "After graduating high school, when starting a real job, from now on..." "Always." "That's why, I'm really bad at restraining him." "If I restrain him too much, he'll choke on it." "So..." "I..." "If you want to keep being with Takabayashi, shouldn't you tell him how you really feel as well?" "Yoshizawa..." "Izumi." "Do you have a moment?" "I'm sorry." "I've... been running away..." "No." "Yoshizawa..." "The other night, you went to my room to see me, right?" "Oonishi told me." "That night I went to your room." "But you weren't there." "– But..." "You went to Gii's room." "After that I wanted to see you, so I went to your room." "Really?" "We misunderstood each other, didn't we?" "Yeah." "Hey, Izumi..." "When you're troubled..." "who you talk to... and who you rely on..." "That's entirely up to you, I think." "We both have things that are important to us." "And I think we should treasure that from now on, too" "But I... even if you won't rely on me, I just..." "I wish you hadn't gone to Gii." "I want you to depend on me more." "Like, about my upcoming match..." "The truth is that I want you to come and watch." "Yoshizawa..." "Were you jealous of Gii?" "Yeah." "A lot." "I still am." "But you... are the one I love." "Of course I do want to come watch your match, and I'm sorry." "I won't be going." "The other night I spoke to Gii." "I asked him what he thought I should do on Tanabata." "He told me that I should go cheer you on." "But I won't go." "You do know why" "I'm telling you this, right?" "Izumi..." "After that day in the cafeteria I hadn't exchanged a single word with Arata-san." "The few times I caught a glimpse of him, he looked really worn out and so, without us talking to each other, the day of the Music Festival arrived ." "Why is he wearing plain clothes on campus..." "That guy..." "If I'm not mistaken..." "You seem deep in thought." "Oh, Misu!" " Sagara-senpai." "Long time no see." "Thank you for coming today." "Everyone's already there, so let's go." "Yes." "But why is Sagara-senpai here?" "Yes." "Thanks to you, I can pass on the news of the arrival." "Thank you so much, Sagara-senpai." "Even so, it's great that the school could afford this kind of Music Festival." "You're right." "Especially getting an artist from Spain, that's..." "Vincent Kamara, he's said to be world-class." "It couldn't be done with the school budget alone." "Misu, or well, the Student Council, have been racking their brains and using connections to arrange the artist and cover the expenses." "That way the school budget covered it." "I see." "So the "personal connection" was Sagara-senpai, right?" "What does that mean?" "Sagara-senpai volunteered to interpret for Vincent Kamara." "The reason a world-class artist like him would come here, was probably thanks to him as well." "And while in Japan, the staff he travelled with, will be lodging at the hotel chain his family owns." "Hotel?" "Is his family really that wealthy?" "I thought he was just like any other." "He's legendary, Segara-senpai." "Oh." "Speak of the devil..." "It was a great success thanks to you." " I'm glad I could help." "Really, thank you so much." "Don't force yourself." "I'll support you." "Shingyoji-kun..." "How are you feeling?" "I'm... a lot better..." "Sagara-kun said to tell you to not overwork yourself." "Actually, he wanted to stay here until you woke up, but he went home." "Being a post-graduate, he probably isn't allowed to stay on school grounds this late." "I see." "Please rest a bit until the rain stops." " Yes." "Shingyoji," "I understand how you feel, but are you really okay with it?" "Not going to see him." "Even if he's feeling ill, he won't get better from me showing up." "It'll just have the opposite effect on him." "It's anemia, so..." " It would've been better for him to go home, right?" "But Arata-san wouldn't be happy to see me." " That's not true!" "You're always so nice, Hayama-san." "That wasn't what I meant." "I shouldn't compare myself to him, but during the preparation for the Music Festival" "Arata-san often spoke to Sagara-senpai on the phone..." "He got really busy, and..." "even when he was being really cold to me, whenever speaking to Sagara-senpai he sounded really happy." "If he's with Sagara-senpai, I won't need to worry." "It's not the same with me." "At really hard times I won't be anything but a nuisance to Arata-san." "I can't support him..." "So you're giving up...?" "On him, I mean." "It's not that I'm giving up." "Well, if I was to make a wish for Tanabata..." ""Even if I can't be a support, at least let me be by your side without being a bother."" "Shingyoji-kun..." "What am I saying!" "I'm really bad at all that Tanabata and such romance." "And it seems like Arata-san will be busy on Tanabata anyway." "He's probably going to meet Sagara-senpai." "Shingyoji-kun!" "Why don't you, on Tanabata, go out with me instead?" "Eh?" "Even if it's just out of courtesy, you could at least pretend to be happy." "Yes." "Thank you, Hayama-san." "Or... something like that, right?" "Hey, you, that's not what I meant." "Gii!" "What exactly did you mean by "go out with me"?" "Ah!" "No!" "Did I say "go out"?" "I didn't, I didn't!" "You misheard me." "It's wrong, all wrong." "You misunderstood." "Hey, Gii..." "Are Sagara-senpai and Misu-kun... going out or something?" "Who knows." " "Who knows"?" "!" "You know something, don't you?" "I'm not one to stick my nose into other people's love affairs." "But, Gii..." "Whoever Misu loves is his own choice, isn't it?" "Looking at it from Shingyoji's point of view, it's not like I don't understand where you're coming from." "It's better not to randomly meddle with love." "But..." "Gii..." " I don't know." "If I meddle and Misu ends up hating me even more, it'll be all your fault!" "If that happened, I'd take the blame." "Shingyoji." "That promise you talked about the other day..." "I have some free time next week." "No." "It's fine, don't force yourself." "Arata-san, please don't think too much about me." "Excuse me." "And so the day of Tanabata arrived." "You promised to meet up with Gii-senpai at one o'clock, right?" "I'm pretty sure it's this place..." "Yo." "I see you two managed to arrive without getting lost." "We already ordered lunch." "Let's go in." "This way." "Arata-san." "Good afternoon, Sagara-senpai, Misu." "Saki, what's the meaning of this?" "You told me students don't really know about this place." "So how come you're here?" "Everywhere else was closed, so we came here." "I'm sorry, we won't bother you." "What are you apologizing for, you didn't just happen to get that table, did you?" "Don't worry about us." "Please just enjoy yourself." "Akaike-kun." "Is it possible that Gii planned this?" "Maybe." " Then, Takumi, Shingyoji." "Let's sit." "Uhm." "Hayama-san, Saki-senpai, would you excuse me for now?" "Eh?" "Why?" "What's up?" "Are you feeling sick again?" "No." "I remembered." "Aren't you... examinee no. 135, Shingyoji-kun?" "Yes." " I was sure I had seen you somewhere before." "Thank you for treating me back then." " Don't think about it." "Did Misu console you properly?" "Just let it be, senpai." "It was a long time ago." "You're acting embarrassed again." "Please stop treating me like I'm a child." "Well then." "Excuse me." "Hey, Shingyoji-kun!" "Shingyoji !" "I told you to wait, or did you not hear me, Shingyoji?" "You belong to me." "So why don't you do as I say?" "When I tall you to wait, do so." "If I tell you to stay, you stay." "I'm sorry, senpai." "I'll just go pick out some clothes for him." "Okay." "Um, Arata-san..." "Is it okay?" "Maybe you should go back to Sagara-senpai..." "I told you." "Just do what I tell you to." "Try these on." " Eh?" "Wait, Arata-san!" "Wait, Arata-san..." " Hurry up and get changed." "Geez, it seems you were wrong." "I wonder who told me Misu was single." "Rather than that, he's just assessing himself, that Misu." "If so, what is that Shingyoji?" "Well, we don't really get that either." "Right?" "Yeah." " Yes." "Well, I'd better be on my way." "I have a plane to catch, after all." "But, senpai, weren't you leaving tomorrow?" " Takumi." "Tell him I said hi." "Bye." "I see..." "I guess Sagara-senpai really liked Misu-kun." "Hmm." "I wonder when he changed his mind." "When he was still in school he liked Gii." "Ehh?" "!" "It looks nice." "Were you throwing me away?" "Even though you invited me out." "Going out with Hayama and Saki..." "Just what were you thinking?" " No, that was..." "In the first place, not being by your owner's side when he's feeling sick makes you a bad pet." "How come you didn't visit me even once?" "That's..." "I'm really sorry." "You thought you could do that now that you'd already cast me aside?" "But you can't." "Do you understand?" "Arata=san." "This shirt feels pretty nice." "Shingyoji, let's pick this." "Wear this, and during the summer holiday..." "go on a date with me." "Huh?" " What?" "You don't want to?" "Yes." "I really do." "Really?" "I love you." "Arata-san..." "Shingyoji..." "Hey, Gii..." "The reason why, even though the Music Festival has ended," "Sagara-senpai didn't go back to Spain, was because today's Tanabata, wasn't it?" "Huh?" " I'm sure he wanted to be together with Misu-kun." "Like Orihime and Hikoboshi." "But even though it's sad, his love was never returned." "I am really happy that like this, on Tanabata, I can be with you." "You seem to finally get it." "How much that's worth." "Hey, Gii, what wish did you make for Tanabata?" "I didn't make any." " Huh?" "Tanabata means that once a year" "Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet, right?" "I don't like that." "Every day." "I want to be with you all the time." "Gii." " My wish is always in my heart." "I..." "The stars are really pretty when seen from Shidou." "True." "I wonder if there are others like us looking up at the sky together like this?" "Yeah, I'm sure there are." "Everyone in different situations, with different feelings, looking up." "Yeah." "'I hope to go to university.' 'I want to look at the stars with you!" "'" "'I wish for everyone to always be friends.' 'I wish my love would realize my feelings.'" "'I wish to be friends with the one I love.'" "'I want to be the best in my grade.'" "'I hope to graduate to next year.'" "Why are you dragging your feet like that?" "Can't you walk properly?" "I..." "I like it." "Your back." " Hah?" "Back when I passed to test for Shidou, I went looking for you right away." "Running around here and there, until I could see this back." "Then, as you'd promised, you told me your first name and for some reason you liked me." "And from then on" "I was always walking behind you like this, watching your back like this..." "But..." "After all, I... might not be able to stay beside you like this forever?" "Um..." "I won't bother you, so can I stay here?" "Do whatever you want." " Yes." "Look, Shingyoji..." "I'll say this only once, so listen closely." "Don't get too close to Hayama." "It irritates me." "Got it?" "I love you." "Arata-san!" " Cut it out." "Don't think too much of it, Shingyoji." "A pet should act like one, and just quietly follow behind its master." "Arata-san." "Hey, Gii..." "Maybe from now on, Misu-kun will recognize Shingyoji-kun as his boyfriend." "Well..." "Those two will never be equal." "But at least on the night of Tanabata I think he will." "Once a year..." "Once... every year." "*translated by Sayasubs*"