01x11 - Sorano Kakeru

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LOVE UNSEEN BENEATH THE CLEAR NIGHT SKY

Once Fuyutsuki was allowed
to have visitors again,

I went to see Fuyutsuki every day.

Please come in.

It's me, Sorano.

Thank you as always.

Wanna go on another walk today?

Yes.

Fuyutsuki's cancer
had apparently shrunk,

and she was actively trying
to regain her strength.

Even when we didn't talk, I could feel
her feelings through her arm.

When she couldn't keep her balance,
her hand would grip mine tightly,

and it loosened whenever she felt
like she could walk on her own.

Depending on her condition, I tried to
continue these walks with her every day.

All right. We're here.

Do you want something to drink?

I can buy it myself.

I guess this is your vending machine.

Cut that out already, please.

RETURN

NO SUGAR - WITH SUGAR

It seemed she'd memorized the positions
of the buttons for milk tea and sugar.

Even though she'd lost her memories,
her preference hadn't changed.

Is it good?

Sweet milk tea is the best.

You'll get cavities.

I've never had a cavity in my entire life.

Some people don't have cavity-causing
bacteria in their mouths

They can be transmitted through
things like kissing, though.

Is that so?

Then you'd need to be really
determined to get one, then.

Did she kiss me that day
with that kind of determination?

But there was no point of asking since
she didn't have any recollection of it.

Sorano?

Hm?

I thought you'd gone somewhere.

I just erased my presence, after all.

You're such a meanie.

I wish this time would last forever.

Isn't this a bother for you?

I'm blind, and I'm sick.

You'd be better off spending your time
on someone who's healthy and can see.

Is something wrong?

The cancer has shrunk,

but it might have spread elsewhere.

Are you okay?

I'm lying.

I'm lying... I'm lying...
I'm lying... I'm lying...

I've decided to keep going
until the fireworks display,

but my gloominess got the better of me.
So forget everything I just said.

You don't have to force yourself
like that...

My doctor told me something.

He said that smiles scare cancer away.

So I have to smile.

Once I get better,
we can practice walking again.

I wish I could say things like,
"You'll get better" or "You'll be okay"...

I'm being transferred to a hospital
in Hokkaido in October.

What?

Actually, I'm still debating
whether or not to go,

but the hospital in Hokkaido
that they're affiliated with

has a proton beam therapy machine,

and they asked me
if I wanted to go there.

Still,

that's only if this medication shrinks
the cancer enough before I go to Hokkaido...

I'll support you!

You'd better not follow me
all the way to Hokkaido.

We've decided on the
day for the fireworks.

When is it?

The fourth Saturday of September.

Keep on fighting hard until then.

Let's drive the cancer out, okay?

I'll do my best.

I have a favor to ask.

Sure.

Huh?

Hm?

Aren't you going to ask
what the favor is first?

I'm sure it's something I can manage.

I'll do anything.

I want you to read me a book.

I can't read Braille.

Then learn.

Don't be ridiculous.

It's The Diary of Anne Frank, right?
I'll look for it next time.

Thank you very much.

From then on, reading books for Fuyutsuki
became part of my daily routine.

It's so hot outside today.

Your voice sounds hoarse.

Do you have a summer cold?

If you had to read this much every day,
you'd sound hoarse, too.

It's okay. It's okay.

After that, Fuyutsuki spent about
two weeks in the intensive care unit.

And by the time she came out,
it was already September.

These thousand paper cranes...

My mother put them up for me.

She said Narumi delivered them.

He had been making them
the whole time he was on the ship.

Really?

Other people from his
course helped him too.

Fuyutsuki was fairly
well-known at the university.

She's being called "the stunning
beauty skipping around"

and "the angel of the terrace seats."

After they heard she was hospitalized,
everyone who knew her was rooting for her.

More importantly, Sorano...

What?

How did your first-semester exams go?

Well... I somehow made it through.

Whoa...

I said that, but I actually ended up
failing several of my elective subjects.

It's okay. I could make up
the credits at a later date.

More importantly,

THE 1ST CHILDREN'S FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
right now, Fuyutsuki comes first.

THE 1ST CHILDREN'S FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Hello.

Sorano. Thank you for coming today.

Yes, ma'am.

SEIROKAI MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

SEIROKAI MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
I managed to borrow a wheelchair, too.

SEIROKAI MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

That's good.

Sorano, will you take
Koharu up to the garden?

Mom!

Why not? Think of it as a date.

It's not like that...

You don't have to deny it.

Then... Would you mind pushing me?

Of course.

I felt a pang in my chest when I realized
she was lighter than I'd expected.

If she noticed how I felt,
it might make her sad.

I'll try to act as normal as possible.

Want to go to the vending machine?

I'd love a milk tea, but...

If you can't finish it,
I'll drink the rest for you.

You shouldn't spoil me too much.

Spoil you? What do you mean?

Never mind.

Here you go.

Thank you.

You seem pretty cheerful today.

That's because I tried my hardest.

I managed to hold out until today.

Today isn't the finish line, you know?

Huh?

I thought we decided my goal
was to see the fireworks today?

That was just an interim goal.

That's so unfair.

You're going to get better
at another hospital, right?

My hand...

Will you hold my hand?

BRAZILIAN

It's so warm.

Don't describe someone's
hand like it's a hot drink.

A hot drink...
Don't make me laugh. It hurts.

Sorry about that.

I really am grateful to you, Sorano.

Now I feel like I can't
let this illness defeat me.

I wish her illness would just go away.

I longed for a future where Fuyutsuki's efforts
would be rewarded in some way.

I have to go back to the university
to prepare for the fireworks.

I'll come back to get you in the evening.

Okay.

FIREWORKS RESEARCH CLUB

Is everything okay?

All good.

How's Fuyutsuki?

She seemed well.

Did she get permission
to leave the hospital today?

I'm talking to her attending
physician about it.

She might be okay to go.

That's great.

I'll go buy something, too.

WATER

I'm going to explain things
to the children's parents

and guide them all to the venue.

How many of the kids are attending?

About half of them got permission
to leave the hospital.

I feel bad for all the children
who won't be able to see them.

We've got a plan for those kids, too.

I really hope it goes well.

I hope Fuyutsuki remembers
when she sees the fireworks.

Well...

I don't really care about that.

I'll explain the arrangements for
the children's fireworks festival venue.

For those coming by taxi, it's a shorter walk
if you get dropped off around here.

Please look over this map later.

Ms. Fuyutsuki, are you okay?
Can you squeeze my hand?

Ms. Fuyutsuki, are you okay?
Ms. Fuyutsuki.

I had a bad feeling...

She's lost consciousness.
- I had a very bad feeling...!

I'll open your mouth.
- I had a very bad feeling...!

Ms. Fuyutsuki, I'm going
to suction your airway.

We can use the suction.

I'm going to activate the suction now.

Fuyutsuki!

Hey, you! Move!
Don't come inside!

No way... No way...
This can't be happening...!

Narumi...

I have to contact Hayase too!

Is Fuyutsuki okay?

I'm sorry for making you worry, Sorano.

She just coughed up some blood,

and it got stuck in her airway,
making it hard for her to breathe.

But it's all right now.

Coughed up blood...?

Could I ask you to do me a favor?

What is it?

I'm just...

...tired.

Will you stay by her side for me?

Of course.
Please make sure you get some rest.

She's still alive.

That's enough to make me feel relieved.

I can't believe what
a difficult love I've fallen into.

I've felt like I was about to break,
keeping myself on edge so many times.

But time and time again, I find myself
drawn back to Fuyutsuki smile.

THAT'S A RELIEF

IF FUYUTSUKI WAKES UP...

Sorano...

I can feel your presence.

So you can sense me now.

We've spent a lot time
together, after all.

What time is it now?

It's 5:50 p.m.

Looks like we're going
to miss the fireworks.

You're not allowed to go out today.

Aww...

But I tried so hard...

I really had bad luck...

It's okay.

What do you mean "It's okay"?!

It's already too late!

I tried so hard...

I was so desperate
to survive all this time...

It's okay. We'll make it.

What do you mean?

This might not be very impressive, but...

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TURN OFF CAMERA - TURN OFF MICROPHONE

Koharu, are you okay there?

It's a video call. Let's watch
the fireworks from here today.

I'm here, too!

I'm showing the fireworks
on a big screen in the Kid's Room,

so all the children who can't
go out can still watch.

Hang in there, piano lady!

Thank you very much!

It's about to start.







Launch!

Sorano.

Hm?

Tell me what the fireworks look like.

A yellow firework was
shot up into the sky.

It burst into a perfect circle,
then all traces of it faded away.

I see.

I'm not sure about this one.

The firework bursts, and the light lingers
like the branches of a weeping cherry tree.

Is it beautiful?

It's absolutely beautiful.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad we got to watch
the fireworks with everyone.

Children's Fireworks are fireworks
created from the kids' pictures.

They're called "shape fireworks."

The gunpowder is arranged
in the shape of a drawing,

which creates the same
image in the night sky.

Please enjoy these fireworks,
which are carrying the children's dreams.

First up is Hiroto's firework, inspired
by his love for his mother's smile.

That's so cool!

Sounds like they're having fun.

Why do you like fireworks so much?

I guess I admired them.

I think fireworks leave
a mark on your heart.

Once, when I was feeling down
and unwell as a kid,

my parents took me to see the fireworks.

When I turned around,
everyone was looking up at the sky.

It gave me the
determination to keep going.

Even now, when I'm feeling down,

those memories of looking up
at the sky keep me going.

I wonder what you describe this feeling...

I want to live in a way that leaves
a mark on somebody's heart, too.

You've left your mark on mine.

Really?

You made your mark on me, too.

Wait, Narumi, you were listening?

I can hear you guys over here, too.

Are you having fun, Koharu?

I'm having so much fun.

Then next is Koharu's firework.

Huh? I'm watching my firework
next to Sorano?!

She has suffered through
illness many times,

so to express her gratitude
to those who have supported her...

Oh no, this is embarrassing!

Sorano, don't look!

It's a love heart.

I know that without you saying it!

I drew it myself, so of course I know!

Don't say it out loud!

Why are you embarrassed
of your own drawing?

Shut up!

And now, this last firework
is by Kakeru Sorano.

Oh, right.

Did you draw one too, Sorano?

Hayase told me to.

What shape did you draw?

Fuyutsuki...

What is it?

I never said this to you directly, but...

I love you.

Can I stay by your side forever?

Why...

Why won't you just give up on me...

Kakeru...

KAKERU SORANO