Hey, have you heard about a tunnel that grants you wishes?
Seriously?
They say when you go through the gate at the end, your wish comes true.
But the thing is, you'll be a hundred years older.
Whoa!
What tunnel is it?
People call it...
the Urashima Tunnel.
Then I guess I'd wish for tons of money.
So I can just buy whatever I want.
Too bad there's nowhere for you to spend it on.
Got that right.
I'm totally going to Tokyo when we graduate.
A vision of us in the future that won't come true
As I drew behind you, beginnings anew
Genuine bond, hand in hand together
Held tightly as though we had forever
While I try to hide away these tears from everyone else
In this messed up world, at the center of it all
Doomed to love alone, destined to fall
Mixed emotions I can't describe
An empty shell you left behind
Are memories I'll recreate without room for mistake
Oh, how I wish that my ignorance remained
Before my beating heart ended up breaking apart
The sunflower that bloomed
Had its fallen petals for you, over and overdue
There was an unexpected accident involving a deer along the Osara-Tsugemori track.
As a result, the next train will be delayed for approximately thirty minutes.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and request your patience at this time.
What?
Nothing.
People get creeped out when you stare at them like that.
It's just my first time seeing you here.
It's pretty normal for these trains to get delayed because of deer.
Here.
You need it, right?
For what?
You don't have an umbrella.
It'll be a problem if your bag gets soaked.
Why're you trying to be nice?
You'll lend it, but what about you?
Do you have an extra one?
I don't, but my house isn't too far from here.
That answers one question.
It wouldn't be nice if you caught a cold.
That'd make your parents worried.
Yours too, wouldn't they?
Well...
I've got no one left to worry about me.
I don't have... parents.
Must be nice.
Actually, could I have that umbrella?
Sure.
And your name and number, too.
What?
I always return the stuff I borrow.
So I'll call you, okay?
Sharing...
Tono Kaoru Contact Added
Sharing...
Hanashiro Anzu Contact Added
Tono Kaoru...
Hanashiro Anzu...
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Kouzaki High School
Alright, everyone settle down!
06/16 Thursday
We'll start homeroom!
Also, I'd like to introduce a transfer student who'll be joining our class starting today.
Sweet, we're getting a new classmate!
This is Hanashiro Anzu, and she's from Tokyo.
How about you introduce yourself, Hanashiro—
There's not much to say, so may I take a seat?
S-Sure...
We're in the same class, huh?
Then I don't need to call you anymore.
I'll give the umbrella tomorrow.
What's this about an umbrella?!
Do you think they know each other?
What's up with them?
Let's go talk to her during recess.
Okay, okay!
Let's start the meeting!
So, where are you staying now, Hanashiro?
You have any hobbies?
Would that be any of your business?
Uh...
What's that you're reading, Hanashiro?
Wanna go to a café after school?
Could you please not talk to me?
Huh?
What're you having for lunch, Hanashiro?
We should eat together!
I already ate.
Oh...
Whoa, it's like talking to a wall.
She stands out for sure.
Kawasaki's gonna be after her, ain't she?
Where do you get off acting high and mighty?
Called it.
You think you're all that on your first day, huh?
Like you're some city princess, is that it?
Hey!
Huh, it's just a comic book.
And an old one, at that.
Could you give it back?
Thought it was fancier since you looked super serious reading it.
Give it.
Sure thing.
Whoops, clumsy me!
I thought I was touching super slimy mold that it just slipped right out of my hand!
It's nasty!
Hey...
Are you... trying to pick a fight?
And if I am?
Hey, she's bleeding!
This is bad!
Get the teacher!
O-Okay!
I-I'm coming with you!
What the hell was her deal?!
Dammit.
She thinks she can say that to my face?!
Did that hag think I was stupid?
Huh?
You were here?
What're you doing?
I'll bring you a glass.
Earlier today, this old lady showed up at the town hall, right?
"Isn't it almost Karen's death anniversary?"
"I'll come back to pay my respects."
That's what she said...
Think you were being nice, you damn witch?
You think she's faking too, right?
Yeah.
Don't just fucking say "yeah", punk!
Ya looking down on me, huh?!
When everything's your goddamn fault!
You're the one who killed Karen!
Always listening to music with this shit!
Give her back to me, dammit.
I don't care if you'd died instead!
Just bring her back to this house!
Where are ya goin'?
Karen!
Ouch...
What is this place?
Wow.
Karen
Karen?
But why is this here...
She's already...
Karen? Karen!
Ow!
A bird?
It's a parrot?
I hear... the froggy's... song...
calling out... to me...
No way...
I thought you died, Ki?
The Urashima Tunnel...
I'm back?
This can't be real.
Karen and I taught that song to Ki.
Is it really you?
Hey, is someone up there?
Kaoru?
What do you want?
Oh, thank god!
I don't know what I would've done if I'd lost you, too!
Can you forgive me?
That was just the alcohol talking back then, alright?
So please, don't run away anymore.
It's been hard dealing with messages from school, y'know?
Could you tell me where you were staying?
You didn't sleep somewhere outside town, did you?
Nowhere, really.
I was just out for a walk.
Fine.
I'm not gonna pry if you won't tell me.
But I won't stand for it the next time you disappear for a week, you got that?
A week?
It's dead?
It's the 22nd?
Receiving new messages
You have 8 new messages
You alive?
I'm alive
Sending
Message sent
I want to return the umbrella I borrowed. Are you coming to school tomorrow?
You dead?
I'm alive
Sending
Karen
Where've you been the entire week?
I caught an unexpected flu.
And you couldn't text me the whole time?
I forgot to charge my phone.
You idiot.
You finally decided to show.
I'm feeling better now.
Glad to know you haven't died.
Right.
You're here tomorrow?
That's the plan.
Alright, I'll bring your umbrella.
About time I give it back.
Sounds like she's worried!
With who?
With you, dude!
So it wasn't a dream.
The tunnel was real.
If I can...
bring Karen back...
Karen...
Karen!
What is this place?
Hanashiro?
Tono, where—
Get out of here!
Hey—
What did I just see?
You'll tell me what's going on, right?
I get it now.
Time behaves completely differently inside that tunnel, huh?
Only a few seconds for us inside, but five hours had passed outside.
No wonder it felt unnatural, like straight out of fantasy.
But in exchange, you can have anything you want.
So?
Did you get what you wished for?
No.
But I'm sure I can make it happen.
Have you told anyone else about this place?
Not a chance.
No one would believe me if I did.
'Cause they'd have to see it first, huh...
Tono.
Yeah?
How about we team up?
What?
I've got something I want.
And you got something you want, too.
If we're after the same thing, wouldn't it make sense for the both of us to try the tunnel together?
I get what I want.
And you get what you wish for, so it's a win-win.
Well?
I don't think it's a bad deal.
Thanks for helping me again, Tono Kaoru.
I know that our alliance starts today and all...
But are you sure you're ready?
Of course.
I already planned on going there by myself.
I should be asking you—
Great.
Alright, let's meet up at the usual rail crossing after school.
You absolutely cannot tell anyone about the tunnel, okay?
It'll be our secret.
So, what're we doing?
First, let's find out how much time differs between inside and outside the tunnel.
As accurately as we can.
And how do we do that?
Can you hear me?
Yeah.
Go ahead, then.
And don't stop talking.
You have to keep talking to me.
The moment we lose connection is when time should start to diverge.
Talk about what?
It doesn't have to be something serious.
Any topic's fine.
Did you ever hit anybody at your previous school, too?
Suddenly curious?
You said anything would do.
Nope, so I feel kinda bad for Kawasaki.
She's the first person I've ever punched.
If that's how you feel, you should say you're sorry.
Shouldn't the person who started it apologize first?
Anyway, I'm definitely not giving in.
I see.
Besides, you shouldn't trash other people's stuff—
It dropped!
It's been 65 minutes since we were cut off.
I came out as fast as I could, but it took me over an hour?!
Well, how far did you get?
I got through the maple trees.
Yeah, just as I thought.
Alright, we'll keep digging.
So that the tunnel can grant us our wishes.
Meet me at the rail crossing after school.
What expression should I be wearing?
Or the words I should be saying?
To get closer to that unknown future?
Come out exactly three seconds after passing the trees.
Okay.
Three seconds took two hours.
So, thirty seconds would be like... twenty hours?
Hey
A hundred days for an hour...
Let's draw a map in secret
And six and a half years for a single day.
Hold hands against all the unwary
See you tomorrow.
Facing harsh winds throughout our journey
I wanna try and see if we can communicate at the boundary.
Calling didn't work, so how about texting?
Test.
Hey
With utmost uncertainty
Test.
Sending
I get a little bit crazy
Message sent
Over the colorful scenery
Did you get it?
Just now.
Even a summer that lasts forever
It takes about the same amount of time.
Looks like there's still a lot to research. See you tomorrow.
A season that's never ending
Disappears when we do nothing
Since it's a tunnel, there's gotta be an exit somewhere.
A mere moment we spend together
What expression should I be wearing?
Or the words I should be saying?
Careful!
To get closer to that unknown future?
Mind if I stay right beside you
As you're giving me that look?
A stare only you and I share
Could you move?
S-Sorry!
We know the Urashima Tunnel doesn't have an exit. Let's keep looking and check out the surroundings.
We know the Urashima Tunnel has no exit. Let's keep looking and check out the surroundings.
You're kind of a pervert
You've been hanging out with Anzu a lot lately, huh?
Hey
It's just a coincidence.
Gotta look straight ahead
You two dating?
We aren't!
Can't tame the messy hair from bed
Is it really your dead parrot?
It sings the song I taught a long time ago, so I'm sure.
Or the wrinkles on your collar
So this was why you looked convinced, huh?
I love your gaze, warmth of that smile
Y-Yeah.
You had her over at your place?
It's not a big deal.
Like hell it's not!
This looks real serious!
You're totally dating!
But you go cold at times for a little while
I told you we're not!
I was wondering if the tunnel had any connection to some of the myths in town.
I'm only teasing
I'm feeling rather helpess
Should we check it out?
While we're on this winding journey
That if I stay motionless
It'll end without warning
What expression should I be wearing?
Or the words I should be saying?
To get closer to seeing the real you?
Even if it's love
I couldn't find any closely related. Seems like the myths in town weren't what we were after.
Even if it's not
I say it's time we go in. We've checked whatever we can.
I'd be okay in a world with just us
Sending
There's something we haven't tried yet.
Would it be possible to send a message when I'm out here?
We haven't tried that yet, have we?
Should be possible since I can text from inside.
Let's text at the same time once you pass through,
then you can come back when you receive it.
Okay.
Hanashiro...
Anzu!
Are you okay?
About seven hours...
It's already dark out.
But I guess for you, it was only about ten seconds.
Sorry.
You didn't do anything wrong, so don't apologize.
What about the text?
Receiving new messages
No new messages found
I didn't get any message from the outside.
Well, I had a feeling that would happen.
Huh?
How?
And just so you know, I never said you could call me by my name.
I was panicking, so I hadn't noticed.
Not that I mind, though.
Oh...
It's getting late, let's head back.
I guess we'll just have to cross the gate. Let's use the long weekend the week after.
Sending
Yup. I want to find out when and where exactly our wishes appear. Even if we use the entire weekend, we only get a 108-second round-trip from the gate. We'll have to go as far as possible in 54 seconds.
We'd need the whole weekend for a 108-second round trip?
Let's go with that, then. We'll talk about the details later.
Sending
Message sent
This is totally unrelated to the tunnel, so ignore it if you want. But are you free next Sunday?
Come on, let's go already!
Tono!
Did you wait long?
Uh...
Not really, since you're here on time.
It only makes sense that I would, right?
Let's go.
Why did you ask to meet at the aquarium?
This was the only popular place in town.
Makes sense.
And... I'm kinda interested in you.
What?
Don't get the wrong idea.
I'm not saying I like you or anything.
Okay.
You know, I've never actually seen you smile before.
Really?
Yeah.
But I've seen yours and it's this feisty—
I mean, it's a confident smile.
It is?
Yeah.
Back then, when you went through the maple trees...
I got scared.
It felt like the tunnel was separating us.
I couldn't get through to you, no matter what I did or said in those moments.
That's why I wanted to talk to you right now.
As allies with the same goal.
If you're worried, we could stop.
I can't do that now.
I told you I'm gonna get what I want.
And I might just get it the next time we go in.
Don't you feel the same way too, Tono?
I've been in this aquarium a long time ago.
With my parents...
and my little sister, Karen.
You have a sister?
We used to really adore her.
Used to?
She died after falling from a tree.
What?
Karen was always thinking about other people's happiness rather than herself.
Kaoru, what would you wish for?
A rhino beetle.
But you can't find them here!
What I'd wish for is to live in a world where we can all smile!
That sounds scary if they just smile all day.
She always dreamt of a place where everyone would be happy.
It's the best one there is!
But that day, I had this stupid fight with her.
I hate you, Kaoru!
I hate you, too.
Bye.
I didn't mean it!
Take care, okay?
When I got home, that's when I heard.
She fell down while trying to catch a beetle for me.
And after that, my mom left.
My dad became an alcoholic and started abusing me.
My family broke apart.
So what you're wishing for...
I wanna bring...
Karen back into this world.
I...
probably seem scarier than the tunnel, huh?
Not at all.
Trip with friends - Marine Day
What excuse did you come up with?
I said this before, I don't have parents.
Oh, right.
You ready?
Yeah.
We're coming back in 108 seconds.
That should put us back here at this exact time on the last day of the weekend.
Don't trip, okay?
You probably can't tell, but I'm kinda athletic.
On my signal.
Ready...
Go!
We're out of time!
We need to go back!
Anzu!
Come on, we're turning around!
You go!
I'll catch up after I grab these!
I can't just leave you here!
I'm not leaving them behind!
That's everything!
Is that what you wished for?
This... is the only connection I have with my grandpa.
It's already 4 am.
I don't know what my dad will say when I get home.
And these clothes...
Then...
wanna come over?
You can have these.
Are they your dad's?
My uncle used to live here.
Since he's back in the family home, I get to borrow the apartment.
By yourself?
I don't have parents, remember?
This is incredible.
Hanashiro Mitsuho?
I'm done.
Sorry, I took a few without asking.
Oh, it's fine.
Hanashiro Mitsuho would be...
My grandpa.
Isn't this the comic Kawasaki dropped that other time?
Yeah, and it's something really important to me.
Anzu, the pages that came out of the tunnel...
Were they your grandfather's?
Or maybe, they were your comics?
How?!
So that's it.
How did you know?!
That envelope.
When we first met at the station, I remember you were holding it close.
Yutosha's a really famous publisher, and your grandfather's into comics.
Seeing you have art supplies on your desk, I figured you drew too.
You're right, I do comics.
I was gonna submit my manuscript that day.
So why didn't you?
Do you know how many people do this sort of thing?
Probably a thousand?
Multiply that by five.
And each year, they all submit their works in hopes of becoming professional artists.
Against everyone, I'd have to prove myself.
But it was scary.
So I couldn't submit.
You'll never know until you try—
But I do know, and it's average.
I really loved the ones my grandpa made.
But my mom and dad hated him, as well as his work.
Do you know why?
Why?
Because they weren't selling.
Grandpa managed to get that one comic serialized.
And it only had three volumes.
But he never stopped drawing and even borrowed money from my dad.
When Grandpa died, my parents didn't cry.
If anything, they seemed glad he was gone.
I guess they thought he was such a bother.
So whenever I say I wanna do comics, they'd send me off right away.
Is that why you moved here?
Just to cool my head for a bit, but it's not like I can.
This is the very first one I did.
Grandpa read it and said it was interesting.
He taught me that drawing could be fun.
But my dad threw these away when he found out.
"Do you wanna end up like your grandpa, too?" as he ripped them to shreds.
This is that comic.
Do you know the name Hanashiro Mitsuho?
No, I don't.
Of course you wouldn't.
I went to a lot of bookstores to look for his comics,
but I couldn't find any.
Grandpa's works were nowhere because he was a nameless writer no one had ever heard of.
So I thought, if I wanna leave something behind in this world,
I'd need to be a really skilled artist.
So your real wish is...
I wanna be really talented that it makes me stand out.
And then create an amazing story that no one will ever forget.
Anzu, the tunnel's—
What, are you gonna tell me it's impossible?!
You're trying to get your dead sister back.
No...
The comic you wanted to send...
Could I read it?
No, you can't!
Why not?
Because nothing about it is fine.
The dialogue, characters, everything!
That's why I didn't submit.
But it's meant for other people to read, right?
Why would I do that when even I'm not happy with it?
It'll just be a piece of paper until somebody reads it, though.
Are you trying to pick a fight, huh?!
You don't know anything about comics—
But I thought we were allies?
Seriously, it's mediocre.
Nothing about it stands out at all.
Okay, but I won't know until I read it.
It's intriguing.
The overall setup's complex, but it wasn't confusing.
And the foreshadowing's amazing.
The ending surprised me.
Could I give it another read?
Huh?
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Okay.
But there's fifty thousand other artists who can draw at that level.
That's just how the world works.
So that's why I need it.
I need to be so skilled, it'd give me the chance to leave my mark.
But you're already amazing, Anzu.
You've got an incredible talent for drawing.
Even without the tunnel, it's special—
Nope, it's the other way around.
You're the amazing one.
It hit me back at the aquarium.
You live in your own world.
You made me realize that my problems are insignificant and mundane compared to yours.
What're you talking about?
You'd give up everything without a second thought just so your wishes come true, wouldn't you?
Maybe that's why the Urashima Tunnel found you.
You're exaggerating, I'm just ordinary—
I wanna be a part of your world, that's why I need the tunnel.
Hey, Tono.
Could I see what you see, too?
But everything's so dull.
Doesn't sound so bad.
You'll keep going through the tunnel until you find Karen next time, right?
Yeah.
I won't leave the tunnel until then.
And I won't go back until I get my special skill, either.
So, when?
Let's go for August 2nd.
Kaoru!
I'm going to the festival next week with Sugisaki and his pals.
Wanna join?
Ah, I'm—
Wait, you're going with Anzu, aren'tcha?
It was dumb of me to ask.
I said we're just...
It's not a bad idea.
I'm at the east entrance.
Sorry for making you wait.
You didn't.
You're actually early, Kaoru.
Earlier than what we agreed on.
I'm following the ten-minute rule.
You're way too serious.
Let's go?
Yeah.
We will now begin the fireworks display.
It said we're not supposed to go through here.
Karen and I found a secret spot back when we were in this place together.
Why did you bring me here?
I don't know when we'll be able to come back.
Could be a thousand years later.
If that happens...
then it'd just be you, me, and Karen, right?
Wonder if there'd still be comics by then.
Arts and stories have been around for thousands of millennia.
They go hand in hand, so comics won't really disappear.
Well, that's a relief.
Can I ask why you chose that day?
When Karen and I were here, my parents had a big fight.
We ran away from home and found this place.
I thought she was happy...
but she was crying.
That day... is her death anniversary.
Thanks for today. It was really fun.
I enjoyed it too.
Sending
You sure got me!
This must've been really expensive!
It is!
Oh, dear!
But thank you!
It's nothing.
Come on, let's eat.
You good?
Yeah.
Oh, who are you?
Huh?
You finally decided to come home?
Look, I was just talking about him.
This is Kaoru.
Oh, so you're his son.
Nice to meet you, young man.
Come on, introduce yourself too.
She's gonna be your new mom, after all.
What... What do you mean?
I've wanted to tell you about it for some time.
But y'know, work got me busy.
I couldn't find the right moment.
It seems like we're rushing,
but that's just how it is.
Alright, this calls for a celebration.
Let's drink!
The doctor told you to hold back on alcohol.
Today's special.
Kaoru!
Just so you know, we'll be moving soon.
We've decided to leave Kozaki and go to Tokyo.
I'll also be switching jobs.
Hope you'll figure it out soon.
A completely new life's waiting just for us.
What's wrong, Kaoru?
Why're you crying?
Kaoru!
What the hell do you think you're doing?!
Hey, where are you going?!
I hear the froggy's song...
calling out to... me.
I hear the froggy's song...
calling out to... me.
Can we talk today? We could grab lunch together.
This restaurant has great atmosphere.
It's been around for a long time.
We came here often when I was little.
Can we play games on the table?
Yeah, a hundred yen per game.
Maybe I should try it later.
You wanted to talk?
Remember the comic you read the other day?
Well, I sent it to Yutosha right after.
Okay.
I put a lot of effort into writing it.
So I thought I'd give it a proper send-off, y'know?
Right.
And this morning, I got a call from one of their editors.
It seemed they liked my comic and asked me...
if I'd be interested in working for a series together.
So you're debuting as an artist?
No, they asked me to be an editor.
But nothing's decided yet.
I don't really know much about comics,
but they're giving you an opportunity, right?
No way...
I'm sure it's not a big deal.
That editor was probably just trying to see if I was worth the attention.
Anzu, you—
Thank you for waiting!
One order of assorted sandwiches.
And one order of omurice.
Enjoy your meal.
I bet that's all there is.
I thought I should tell you.
But anyway, we're going through the tunnel tomorrow, right?
You're ready for it?
I think we should postpone.
Why?
We need to give it some more thought.
Why would we do that when we already talked things over?
You had no reason to bring it up in the first place, y'know.
You're starting to piss me off, Kaoru.
I'm sorry, but I need to ask you.
You're not having second thoughts, are you?
I...
I can't... stay the way I am right now.
I don't have the self-confidence.
That's why I have to become someone special.
Sorry.
I don't even know what I should do anymore.
We could start with lunch.
You won't be able to think straight when you're hungry.
There was an unexpected accident involving a deer along the Kawagata-Osara track.
As a result, the next train will be delayed for approximately thirty minutes.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and request your patience at this time.
It's my first time seeing you here.
Usually these trains get delayed because of deer.
Huh?
Here.
You need it, right?
This is unexpected.
For what?
You don't have an umbrella.
It'll be a problem if your clothes gets soaked.
Why're you trying to be nice?
You'll lend it, but what will you do?
I'll be fine, my house isn't far from here.
That answers one question.
Your parents would be worried if you caught a cold.
My parents left me.
Must be nice.
All I've got back home's a shitty dad.
Could I have that umbrella?
Sure.
Tell me your name and phone number.
Okay.
Tono Kaoru.
Hanashiro Anzu.
You don't look half-bad when you smile, Kaoru.
You too, Anzu.
That reminds me.
I need to give your umbrella back.
A lot happened, so I forgot.
You can just throw it away.
It was pretty cheap.
I return the stuff I borrow.
Besides, keeping it around wouldn't hurt, right?
You're right.
Do you want to delete new messages?
Deleting...
No messages found.
Are you a friend of Kaoru's?
Sorry, but he ran off last night and hasn't come back since.
I'm not sure where he went, but this happens sometimes.
So don't think too much about—
Kaoru!
Why?!
By the time you receive this text,
I would've already made it far inside the tunnel.
You're probably angry with me,
or maybe even feel disappointed.
For all I know it could be both, but...
You're someone who shouldn't enter the Urashima Tunnel, Anzu.
You said you wanted to have an extraordinary skill,
but I think you already have it.
The comic I got to read is proof of that,
and the fact an editor approached you shows just how amazing you really are.
I wanna read Hanashiro Anzu's comics.
Her one-shots, series, all of it.
So I want you to keep drawing.
And I found something out about the tunnel.
It's supposed to make all of your wishes come true.
But that isn't real.
Because the truth is...
the Urashima Tunnel...
gives back what you've lost.
So even if you did enter it, you won't get your wish.
On the other hand, I had no choice but to go in alone.
Anzu.
Keep making comics and leave behind your mark in the world.
So that when I come out of this place,
I wanna read your work, even if it takes a thousand years.
For the past month, I really had fun with our alliance.
So for now...
Goodbye.
What...
This isn't fair, you coward!
You're so selfish, you don't get me at all!
You're trying to act cool?!
You went alone without telling me?!
What happened to our alliance?!
Don't break it off without even asking!
You never understood how I felt...
Not once...
I thought that if it meant being with you...
I wouldn't care about leaving this world behind.
Fourteen and a half hours...
Has it been four years outside?
Karen...
Where are you, Karen?
Where are you?!
Huh?
You're awake?
Karen?
Yeah, what is it?
Is that banana juice?
It is!
One for each of us!
I had this really weird dream.
What was it about?
Can't remember.
You forgot?
I remember my dreams!
The other day, I had one where we caught a hundred Hercules beetles!
That sounds cool!
Oh, right!
Hold on a sec.
Look what I got!
A rhino beetle!
I caught it for you!
That's amazing!
It's big, huh?
Where did you find it?
It's a secret!
Come on, tell me already.
You're planning on catching them yourself, aren't you?
Busted, huh?
It was obvious!
Oh, I'll be making dinner tonight.
You are?
Yup, that's right!
What're you planning to make?
Well...
I'll do cup noodles...
and microwave some rice cakes!
That doesn't mean you made dinner.
It does, okay?
Because I'll be pouring the hot water,
and then the cakes need to be in the microwave.
Not to mention, setting the table too.
So I am making dinner!
You got juice on the floor!
I'll get a rag.
Where am I...
What?
Hanashiro Anzu
Can we talk today? We could grab lunch together.
Thanks for today. It was really fun.
I'm at the east entrance.
Tomorrow's finally here. Let's make the most of these three days. Though it's just 108 seconds
Didn't I throw this away?
But how...
This isn't fair, you coward! You're so selfish!
I shouldn't be getting anything...
You don't get me at all!
What happened to our alliance?!
I graduated today.
I won an award for my comic. It's been serialized too.
I finished the manuscript for the final installment of the series. I think four volumes is a good enough number.
I'm starting another series. This time, I want to draw for even longer.
Your umbrella's worn out a bit.
Anzu...
Is that your friend?
No...
Not anymore.
Why, did you two fight?
It's not like that.
You shouldn't fight with your friends.
You don't have that many to start with.
It's okay, as long as I have you.
I know.
You really love me a lot.
That's why I can smile in front of you.
Because I love you a lot, too!
Yeah, you're right.
But I also want you to like other people.
Kaoru, what're you up to right now?
I...
And then,
if the person you like also likes you back,
then the three of us can smile together!
I...
Ever since that day, I've
wanna stay by your side, Karen.
But right now...
I've kept moving forward.
I need to see her!
I know!
I love you, Kaoru!
Take care, okay?
I will!
Yamamoto: About the progress of the manuscript Miss Hanashiro, thank you for your hard work. This month's issue...
Um, ma'am?
I've gotta go catch the last train.
Right, good work today.
I'll be in at ten tomorrow, too.
Okay, thanks.
Well, I'll be off.
You don't want your umbrella back, do you?
Anzu!
Anzu...
Anzu!
There's...
There's something I need to tell you!
I think a break might be for the best.
You've been serializing your work ever since your debut.
I'm sure you'll be able to write again.
I'm really sorry.
Oh!
I noticed you always have that umbrella with you.
Is it for good luck or something?
It's...
Anyway, I'll sort the serialization this time.
Don't worry about it, okay?
The important thing now is to get some rest.
Okay.
There was an unexpected accident involving a deer along the Osara-Tsugemori track.
As a result, the next train will be delayed for approximately thirty minutes.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and request your patience at this time.
I've...
always liked...
liked...
Tono Kaoru
I love you
Kaoru?
Kaoru...
Anzu?
Yeah.
It's been eight years.
Why are you here?
I came to pick you up because you took too long.
But I said goodbye...
Our alliance isn't over yet, right?
I was trying to send you a text...
And then I tripped...
I got it.
What?
I got your text.
Sorry it took so long.
A six-and-a-half-hour kiss in just ten seconds.
Thirteen years...
And about a hundred and two days.
I bet a lot has changed.
Not that much.
It hasn't been a thousand years yet.
That's true.
I'll get to read your books, too.
You knew about that?
I got your texts.
It should've been impossible from the outside, but they came through.
Maybe the tunnel got them back for you.
Hanashiro Anzu
It's raining?
Your umbrella!
You kept it?
So I can finally give it back.
Now this makes us even.
You've had it for thirteen years, though.
We can...
figure that out starting now.
A new start, huh?
Anzu...
Kaoru...
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Let's go!
No way for you to comprehend
That I don't need a happy end
Or a cake with all the sweetest tastes
'Cause I'd have you in its place
One umbrella's enough for two
Under rain that's freezing me and you
If it's for our love, then I'd endure
Forever by your side, I'm sure
Hey, darling
Oh, the sky above's rather dark
But we'll always stay right here
We set off one last firework
To celebrate our finale
Let's fall in love like miracles, pouring down for me and you
Darling, don't ever let me go
This dull world we're in has its charm
No matter how many we'll meet, I'd still choose you
I'd kiss everything away, our love will surely thrive
Someday we'll forget today, I'd still want you
A passing rainfall, we talked and argued
But we looked at each other and knew
We'll always treasure that moment
Hey, darling
Oh, the sky above's rather dark
But we'll always stay right here
We set off one last firework
As a promise to our finale
To fall in love like miracles, pouring down for me and you
Darling, don't ever let me go
This cold world we're in has its charm
No matter how many we'll love, I won't forget you
I'd kiss everything away, our love will surely thrive
The world can be dull
Be that as it may
We're content where we are