01x10 - Episode 10

[bunniefuu]

Have I really fallen for him?

Fallen for So-chan...

I guess you don't need
tutoring anymore, right?

I'm really happy when I'm with Natsuki.

I feel so lucky to have
met someone like him.

You mean you want to
try and understand him?

Yeah, something like that.

[Well done! That's great!]

So-chan is leaving.

[A few hours ago]

The UK?

Yeah.

I've decided to study abroad.

What?

I originally applied for next year.

Huh?

But they said a spot
opened up in September.

And asked if I wanted to go.

Is that to learn how to build bridges?

Yeah.

I'll first study at a university where a
famous bridge mechanics scholar teaches.

Then I'll gain on-site
experience through an internship.

For how long?

Two years.

I see.

That's amazing.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Mmm...

It's delicious.

Ryo, this is on the house.

Oh, really?

Awesome.

If only I could ship this to you in the UK.

Huh?

Sota-san is going to the UK?

Yeah.

Seriously?

Yeah.

Natsuki is definitely going to be lonely.

Welcome.

Natsuki.

Oh.

Ah.

Here, almond tofu, on the house.

Okay, almond tofu.

Thanks.

Oh...

So...

Are you going to tutor him
in math online from the UK?

Yeah.

It's fine, don't worry about me.

It does matter.

Exactly.

Natsuki, if you keep
slacking off like this...

I'm going to surpass you.

That's right.

I heard Ryo is going to cram school now.

Yeah.

Oh, really?

He saw Natsuki's grades improving...

And thought he'd be in trouble
if he didn't do something, right?

But if I actually get serious...

Beating Natsuki will be a piece of cake.

Did you hear that, Na-chan?

Ah.

Like I'd ever lose to Ryo.

Wait, were you even listening?

Did you hear what he just said?

Na-chan.

Is there something you want to say?

Huh? Why do you ask?

Nothing at all.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

I just feel like...

You're acting a bit different today.

Huh?

No, you're just overthinking it.

Well then, I'll see you
for tutoring tomorrow.

Yeah.

See you tomorrow.

Yeah.

"Your Summer, My Storm"
[Episode 10]

Sigh...

This is bad...

The more I try to act normal,
the more awkward it gets.

Let's go, Jack.

So cute!

Ah.

Excuse me.

He's super cute.

Can I pet him?

Sure.

So cute.

Second only to my dog.

Good for you, Jack.

His name is Jack?

Yes.

I see.

I have a Samoyed at home, too.

His name is Rock.

Rock?

Yes.

That's a cool name.

Thanks.

He's very well-behaved.

Even people who are
scared of dogs like him.

Rock's feelings must have
gotten through to them.

Yes.

Oh.

It's nothing.

Please don't mind me.

Here.

When you want to cry, just let it out.

Jack says so, too.

Jack.

We can't see the stars today.

We can't see the stars today.

Huh?

[I was just looking at the sky, too.]

[Kobayakawa Sota]
[ID: SOTA0830]

Wait.

Could this be...

Rock, I'm home.

- Sis.
- Oh.

Do you know when So-chan's birthday is?

His birthday?

I think it's August 30th.

Isn't that coming up soon?

I see.

Oh.

Should we throw a birthday party?

Ah.

But you guys probably want
to celebrate just the two of you.

Not really...

Don't tell me...

You're upset because Sota is leaving...

And you're throwing a tantrum?

N-No, it's not like that.

But you can't bring yourself to
say "Don't go" or "I'll miss you."

So you're pretending like
everything is fine, right?

Because it's embarrassing, isn't it?

What? Why are you saying this now?

What do you mean, "now"?

When you're in love, it's normal to
get happy or sad over little things.

Other people might even find it funny.

But the power of love makes
you do it without feeling ashamed.

Being honest is the best policy.

Isn't that right, Rock?

Ah.

Let me cancel tomorrow's lesson.

Huh?

Sorry, let me cancel today's lesson.

Huh?

I'm really sorry.

I have to cancel today, too.

Why?

Sorry, tomorrow as well.

He's avoiding me...

[August 30th]

[It's fine if we don't have
a lesson, but can we meet?] [Left on read]

Rio?

Hello.

Sota?

Get over here quickly.

Natsuki is done for.

What?

Sota, hurry.

Is Na-chan okay?

Welcome.

Welcome.

Huh? Na-chan?

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I only said Natsuki was done for, right?

Huh?

Ah.

Yeah, Natsuki is swamped.

I made everything here except the bread.

Seriously?

It's all Sota's favorite food, right?

Yeah.

This was really hard.

Na-chan, that's not how you hold it.

Huh?

- Hey, Na-chan.
- Yes.

Keep an eye on the pot, too.

Ah, sorry.

- Hot!
- That's really hot.

This tastes awful.

No way.

Yeah.

Here.

It tastes awful.

I prepped all the ingredients for you.
How could you mess it up this badly?

Sorry.

Natsuki.

Yes.

Didn't I tell you to cut
it into bite-sized pieces?

I'm sorry.

If apologies worked, we wouldn't need cops.

Yes.

Isn't Uncle acting a
bit different from usual?

He gets like this whenever
it comes to cooking.

I see.

That's wrong.

How many times do I have to tell you?

I'm sorry.

I feel sorry for the chicken
that ended up in your hands.

Huh?

Why?

What do you mean, why?

Isn't today your birthday?

Huh?

Happy birthday!

Ah.

I completely forgot.

What?

Really?

Yeah.

Ah.

Is that why you canceled
at the last minute?

Yeah.

Ah, but I still did my studying, though.

I originally suggested
throwing a big party.

But Natsuki said he wanted a
cozy, family-style birthday party.

He also said Sota-san had never
celebrated his birthday like this.

So this would definitely
make you the happiest.

I didn't really want to join at first.

Yeah.

After all, Sota really loves our family.

Of course, we all had to be here.

Right?

Yes.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Alright, come sit down.

[Rock]
- Let's eat. - Okay.

- Mmm.
- Not bad.

The yurinchi is so good!

Really?

It's not as good as Uncle's,
but it's still delicious.

It's super tasty.

- That's great.
- Okay.

- Eat up.
- Eat as much as you want.

- Try this.
- This one too.

How does it taste?

No rush, take your time.

[Happy Birthday, So-chan]
Okay.

Careful.

Ready?

Wow, that's amazing.

Here.

Um...

If you don't mind, this is for you.

It's an LED flashlight.

Huh?

Oh, honestly.

Isn't that your old one?

Idiot, why would I do that?

I bought a new one, okay?

Oh, is that so?

Of course.

This is actually pretty useful.

Thank you, Uncle.

I'll gladly accept it.

And here,

this is from me.

Wow, I'm so happy.

Thank you, Auntie.

If you're taking it with you, you
can't bring it in your carry-on.

Be careful with that.

Got it.

And then, here.

This is from me.

[To So-chan]

Huh?

What is this...?

Open it and see.

Okay.

[Birthday emssages and
messages of encouragement]

Wow, this is amazing.

This wasn't easy to make, you know.

- Hey!
- Yay!

So-chan.

- Happy birthday!
- Yay!

Ah, this isn't a video.

- Oh, come on.
- You should've said so!

- It's a photo.
- Okay.

I'm taking it.

Yay!

[Enjoy every day!]
[Do your best!]

[Riku]

Come on, smile.

Riku.

Let's strike a rock 'n' roll pose.

Woof!

No, I didn't mean Rock the dog.

[Thank you, Riku]

[Eat Yurinchi over there too]
Wait, Dad, you're way too stiff.

It's gonna steal my soul.

- Alright, I'm taking it anyway.
- Huh?

Come on, smile.

[Keep moving forward]
My eyes...

[Rio-san is mine]
[Please teach me math too]

These turned out great.

To Sota-san.

Ryo, you misspelled Sota-san's name.

Huh?
[To Sotta-san]

[To Sotta-san]
- Seriously? - Yeah.

You're supposed to be taking
entrance exams, aren't you embarrassed?

Um, Kazu-kun, you too.

[To Soda-san, when
you go to the UK...] Huh?

Kazu-kun.

[Let's drink together next time]
- Come closer. - No, don't get so close.

Alright, back off.

Okay, I'm taking it.

Smile.

Good boy, good boy.

But really, this is pretty fun.

[You'll always be my rival]
[I'll win next time, Uesugi]

[Takemiya Towako]
[Sota-san, let's eat together again]

I helped take the photos of
Uesugi and the university folks.

Yeah, you did.

[Natsuki, I'll wait for you]
Aren't you lacking a bit of gratitude?

I'm super happy.

Thank you.

And thank you too, Rock.

Here.

You two stand together.

No, it's fine.

- What's the big deal?
- Ah.

It's okay, we'll turn around.

Huh? Why?

Hurry, now's your chance.

Rock.

Go over there.

[Happy Birthday]
Looks great.

Come on, smile.

[Natsuki, Sota]
Not bad, right?

Are you putting this one in too?

I'm really happy.

I'm glad you like it.

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Uh...

How should I put it...

I feel a bit lonely...?

Huh?

I originally thought
two years would fly by.

And with video calls, it wouldn't
feel like we're that far apart.

But...

Now it's finally hitting me that
we're really going to be so far away.

When fun things end, you
always feel a bit lonely, right?

Like after a field trip,

or a sports day.

So that's what it is...

Huh? Isn't it?

No.

I've actually never
really felt lonely before.

Huh? Seriously?

Yeah, really.

I feel like this might be the
first time I've ever felt this way.

Oh, I see.

For me,

just not seeing Rock for a little
while makes me so lonely I want to cry.

At times like this,

what do you do?

Hmm...

I just imagine the next time we'll meet.

I see.

Yeah.

Do you want to study at my place later?

Sure.

But I want to eat sesame dumplings.

- Hmm... No.
- Oh.

Huh?

Sota-san...?

Yeah.

Huh?

Yeah.

Is Sota-san leaving?

Yeah.

I heard it's next week, right?

Wow.

Welcome, Rio-san.

Hello, you two.

Good work today.

By the way,

is Sota-san leaving for the UK today?

No.

Huh?

But we just saw him walking
by with a huge suitcase.

What?

[Incoming Call: Rio]

Hello?

Natsuki.

Sota is leaving.

What?

Kazu-kun and the others said
they saw him leave with his suitcase.

What?

He headed toward the bus station.

Go after him, Natsuki!

So-chan!

Why?

So-chan!

Huh?

So-chan!

So-chan!

Na-chan...?

Why...

Why did you leave without saying anything?

Didn't you say you were leaving next week?

Ah.

I am going to the UK next week, yeah.

I just wanted to...

visit my hometown first.

Huh?

Oh, I see.

Yeah.

But...

I was also thinking about not coming back
and heading straight to the UK from there.

So you did want to leave
without saying anything!

Why?

So-chan.

Because...

Because what?

Huh?

That's why I didn't want to see you...

Because I was afraid that
the moment I saw you,

I'd start crying.

Whether I'm studying, cooking...

taking a shower, or riding the train.

Whenever I think of you,

the tears just start falling.

I've never cried in front of anyone before.

I really don't understand
what's wrong with me.

Why do the tears keep falling?

Ah...

Huh?

Is this...

what it feels like...

to truly fall in love with someone?

Don't ask me.

I see.

Don't cry, Na-chan.

You started crying first.

So-chan.

Yeah?

Isn't it fine if we just
stay the way we are?

Huh?

Even if our relationship
doesn't have a name...

Maybe there isn't a word
to describe it right now,

and it might never even have one.

But...

that's not so bad, right?

Because...

we are who we are.

Yeah.

Yeah.

You're way too cute.

Hey!

Take this!

Summer has ended.

So-chan has embarked on his journey.

[1 Week Later]
Everyone's grown up so much.

[To truly fall in love with someone]

This one's good to go.

Time to eat.

Mmhmm.

Basil.

How is it? Is it good?

Yeah.

Natsuki.

I heard your top choice is our university?

Yeah.

Seika University's Faculty of Science would
be a good fit for studying meteorology.

Huh.

I can't believe you want
to study meteorology.

Do you think he was influenced by his dad?

Who knows?

Then you'll have to keep studying hard.

Yeah.

Rock.

I'll do my best.

Na-chan.

Do you want to look up at the sky
at the same time today?

No matter how far apart we are,

or how different the clouds
and the color of the sky might be,

we're all connected by the same sky.

I'm going to the UK to see So-chan.

[The story in this
work is purely fictional.]