Your initials I wrote in my notebook
nooto ni kaita anata no inisharu
ノートに書いた あなたのイニシャル
Discreetly overlapping so they won't be noticed
kizukarenu you sotto kasaneau
気付かれぬよう そっと重ねあう
I will follow you
I stretched up
senobi wo shite
背伸びをして
The school building I looked up at and the distant sky
miageta kousha sora no kanata
見上げた校舎 空の彼方
The moon in broad daylight shows some restraint and lingers inside the light.
hikari no naka enryo shinagara tatazunde iru mahiru no tsuki
光の中 遠慮しながら 佇んでいる 真昼の月
I want these feelings to reach you
kono omoi anata no moto e todoketai
この想い あなたの元へ届けたい
my heart
I embrace the small bud of passion that sprouted in my heart
mune ni mebaeta jounetsu no chiisa na tsubomi wo dakishime
胸に芽生えた情熱の小さな蕾を 抱きしめ
I close my eyes
itsu no hi ka ooki na hana wo sakasetai
Some day I want to make it bloom into a big flower
いつの日か 大きな花を咲かせたい
someday
Our fluttering hearts connected, our eyes exchanging a glance
tokimeku kokoro tsunagatte kawasu futari no aizu
ときめく心繋がって 交わす二人のアイズ
Christmas Eve is coming in two days.
It's already been a year, huh?
Time goes by so quickly.
Thank you very much.
Welco-
Teratani.
Looks like you're getting pretty used to your job.
Have you already decided which college to try for?
I picked three colleges including backups.
I can't fail the exam twice.
I've got to pass next year, no matter what.
Refreshing water "Fuwarin!"
FUWARIN
It refreshes your heart and soul!
Fuwarin.
Yoshizuki really is amazing, isn't she?
This one commercial made all the guys in Japan crazy about her.
Hey, have you even talked to her recently?
Not really. Her next play starts soon,
so she's busy doing magazine interviews and other stuff.
Well,
she was selected as the co-star out of nowhere, you know?
How can you be so patient?
I want Iori-chan's dream to come true.
It's been a while, but she's coming over tonight.
No wonder your room is so clean!
Oh, hey!
Spotted.
You're finally going to put the moves on her.
I'm being prepared, just in case.
Really though, you're pretty incredible.
To be able to wait so long for Yoshizuki's sake.
If I were you, I would have given up on her and found another girl.
I guess you really do feel that strongly about her.
Teratani...
Well, I'll head home.
I'm looking forward to hearing your report!
Iori-chan's pretty late...
Hello!
I'm sorry, Seto-kun.
They still haven't given me the okay to leave rehearsal,
so I don't think I'll be able to make it over today.
Uh... I see.
Oh, don't worry about me.
Good luck with your rehearsal.
Thank you.
Iori! What are you doing?
Isai-sensei is waiting for you.
Oh, yes!
We haven't seen each other in over a month.
See you tomorrow!
Hello!
Oh, Yoshizuki.
I just finished my part time job.
What? Something came up?
I have to discuss the play, with Isai-san.
He's a very busy person, and he told me that he's only free for today.
But we planned today's date two weeks ago.
You've been so busy rehearsing all the time...
...I couldn't even get through to you on the phone.
And for that, I'm genuinely sorry.
Are you sure you can't make it?
I promise I'll make time for you soon.
Then, can we meet just for a while? Just for one hour.
Please don't get me in trouble.
I really want to see you!
Seto-kun...
I'll wait for you. Five o'clock at our usual park.
I really want to see you too, you know?
Is that true? Why don't you prove it to me?
Huh?
Huh, Ichitaka?
Aren't you supposed to have a date with Yoshizuki today?
She cancelled at the last minute.
She said she has something to discuss with her dear director, Isai-san.
You're not fighting, are you?
I yelled at her saying that's not fair!
I guess that wasn't her, then.
I just saw a girl in the park that looked like Yoshizuki.
Hey! Ichitaka!
Yoshizuki...
Well, I...
I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd actually come.
I guess we really don't match, do we?
To tell you the truth,
I've been in a slump lately, with my rehearsals.
My role is very difficult,
and Isai-san has yells at me almost every day.
I'm always asking you to be patient with me, too.
Just what am I doing?
Then, what you were trying to discuss with Isai-san was...?
I was planning to quit.
But I know I can't quit under these circumstances.
I'm just being selfish.
I don't even like myself very much right now,
so I can understand if you've run out of patience.
Yoshizuki...
What am I supposed to do?
Hello.
It's been a long time. I'm Furukawa, Iori's manager.
There's something I want to discuss with you.
Welcome! I've been waiting.
We're having an open rehearsal for the mass media today.
You idiot! What the hell are you doing Yoshizuki?!
I'm sorry, sir!
If you aren't serious, why don't you leave now?!
Can I do it one more time?
Who the heck does he think he is?!
The more talented they are, the more he yells at them.
There you go.
Um. What exactly did you want to discuss?
Let me speak frankly. We want you to break up with Iori.
She's a golden egg,
and you are an obstacle in her way.
Don't you mean I'm in your way, not hers?
Don't you care if you destroy her dream?
I don't have any intention of doing that!
Just how much do you love her?
Would you die for her?
I'd die for her.
Then, break up with her.
You're preventing her from realising her talent.
No.
If you'd die for her, then you can kill your feelings.
Even if I agree...
She won't, will she?
If you dumped her,
she'd be so hurt and she wouldn't be able to act.
Then-
Don't worry. The pain will only make her stronger.
What?
We've got two weeks until the play debuts.
In that time, I can heal her and get her prepared to go on.
It would be best if you broke up with her now.
Die... for her sake.
Oh, I'm really tired.
Me too!
Seto-kun!
You surprised me!
What are you doing here?
Yoshizuki, I came here to tell you something.
What is it?
I really don't think I can take this any more.
You're my girlfriend, and yet we can't even have fun together.
What?
Besides, I'm getting closer to a girl I met at my part time job.
So, to tell you the truth, I want you to stop calling me.
Seto-kun?
I'm sorry, but I want to break up.
Warning!
Don't watch this if you're not doing well with Iori!
You idiot! Why the hell would you say something like that?
Even saying the wrong thing has its limits!
I'm going to talk to Yoshizuki!
I'll tell her everything that Isai's people told you!
It's all right, Teratani.
I don't want to destroy Iori-chan's talent or dream either.
What about your feelings?
The feelings that you love Yoshizuki!
I'll just keep those in my heart.
I'll always keep my feelings for Iori-chan in my heart.
What are you talking about?
Trying to act all cool.
Can I talk to you guys?
What is it?
I found a pretty worrying site on the net.
The Marionette King?
What is this?
I'll kill her soul
This time for sure
The soul of Yoshizuki Iori......
This is...
That's all just bull!
It's just another deluded idiot on the net.
I hope so too.
Hey, Ichitaka!
Karate for Beginners
You do get that you broke up with Yoshizuki, right?
Yeah.
You'll never go see her again, ever?
Yeah.
Then why are you trying to guard her?
I'm just going to keep an eye out for her from afar.
I won't show myself in front of her.
What kind of an idiot are you?
She won't even realise what you're doing.
Ichitaka!
There's really no saving an idiot like you.
Teratani...
Don't worry.
She's going to be holed up in Isai-san's office...
...until the opening day of the play.
Go home tonight and get a good night's rest.
Thank you, Teratani.
You know, this is the first time I've seen you like this.
I've never seen you go so far for Yoshizuki's sake.
Well, if you've come this far, you might as well see it through to the end.
Though, I'm not sure if you're doing it wrong or just reckless.
And the day after tomorrow, on Christmas Eve,
Yoshizuki's appearing on FM live to promote her play.
Iori-chan's going to be on the radio?
I saw it on the web page of her theatre group.
If the Marionette King were to attack her,
it'd most likely be that day, when she shows up in public.
Today's guest is...
...an up-and-coming talent, who's currently rising in popularity,
Yoshizuki Iori-chan!
You're the Marionette King?!
Do you want to buy the video tape?
Then give me 100,000 yen.
You're annoying!
Why don't you sleep for a while?
What? Are you high on something?
You're the one who's high!
That voice... I've heard that voice before...
And it really ticks me off!
Iori! You're my doll!
I won't let you go!
What are you doing?!
Iori! Come over here!
Iori, what are you doing? Hurry up!
The last train is gone now.
Seto-kun, don't worry about me.
I can't just let you go.
It's my fault that you couldn't get off the train at your stop.
I'll make sure to take you home.
It's become a pretty unforgettable Christmas Eve.
I guess so.
Yoshizuki.
Thank you.
Asou General Hospital
Seto
Ichitaka
We did a preliminary exam on him, but there doesn't seem to be anything wrong.
The cause is unknown.
Sensei, is my son going to be all right?
I'm not sure yet.
But this coma has lasted too long,
so to be honest, we can't let our guard down.
Ichitaka...
Isn't it bad that he hasn't regained consciousness?
He's been dreaming continuously.
The nurse said so.
Something about his brainwaves...
Teratani, where are you going?
Where do you think?
Teratani, are you?!
I'm going to go get Yoshizuki!
Yoshizuki is the one Ichitaka would want at his side the most right now.
But the play starts today...
I know that!
I know that,
but at this rate, Ichitaka will...
Nami?
I think the security might not be so tight for a woman.
What's the deal?
They're treating us like criminals.
I knew it would have been better if it was just Yuka and I.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nami! Yuka!
Teratani-kun, too!
You all came to the show!
What's wrong, everybody?
Iori, can you come with us for like an hour?
What? No, I can't.
We've got the final meeting and preparation.
Come with us for just an hour!
Ichitaka is in trouble! He might even die!
It's time. We have to go now.
Wait! I'm serious! He's in trouble!
Get out of here!
He protected you, Iori!
While you were being cheered by your fans at the radio station yesterday,
he was fighting alone to protect you!
That's when he hit his head and lost consciousness!
He's still in a coma!
Yesterday?
Oh, that drug addict?
That was a good job,
but in the end, it was our bodyguards that subdued him.
That's what you'd call a meaningless effort.
You old hag! Why are you so cruel?!
Old hag?!
Iori, let's go!
Iori?
Yoshizuki, listen to me!
Even now, Ichitaka loves you more than anything!
He didn't want to break up with you,
but those guys made him do it!
He was only thinking of you! He couldn't help it!
This is how much he sacrificed!
Just an hour!
Can't you give him just one hour of you time?!
Iori, Seto-kun is dreaming now.
He's probably dreaming of you.
That's why he won't wake up.
Because, even if he returns to reality, you won't be there with him.
His dream is to be happy together with you.
He doesn't want to come back to a world without you.
So, please!
Please help him!
This time it's your turn to help Seto-kun!
I'm sorry... everyone...
Yoshizuki!
Iori!
Iori! Wait a minute!
Yoshizuki!
I'm really disappointed in Yoshizuki.
She can't help it.
Iori's living in a different world to us, now.
Ichitaka!
What's wrong?! Is he in danger?
No, it's not that.
Shall I put it on a speaker phone?
No, just let him hear it.
We got a call from Iori-san.
Iori-san, please go ahead.
Seto-kun, can you hear me?
I'm sorry that I couldn't be there.
If I act selfishly,
I'll cause trouble for a lot of people.
You understand, right?
When this play is over, I think I'll quit this job.
I guess I'm just not cut out for show business.
There's nothing but pain.
When I quit this job,
I'll be with you forever.
Will that be all right?
You're really important to me, Seto-kun.
I can't be without you.
So please open your eyes, Seto-kun!
I love you...
...with all of my heart...
Hello!
Oh, thank you for coming, everybody.
Congratulations!
Thank you, everyone.
I appreciate all the help you guys gave us.
Well, where is Ichitaka?
He said he had a promise to keep. So, he already left.
A promise?
Hi, Icchan! Are you doing well?
Something really good happened to me today!
I just had to make a video and tell you!
Right now, I'm really happy!
I found a dream that's even more important than sculpting!
Can you guess?
Actually...
...I'm in love! Kya!
Here's your question!
What's my new dream?
Let me give you a hint! It's the same as your dream.
Perhaps you still haven't figured out what your dream is, Icchan.
Now that I think about it,
That dream is what attracted me to a talentless idiot like you in the first place.
You're always trying so hard to do everything for Iori-san's sake, aren't you?
Wanting the happiness of the person you love.
It's the same as wanting to be happy with the one you love, right?
Not just a dream for yourself, but a dream to wish for others.
It's not something you can easily find!
That's why I'm so happy!
That's how I'm like you, Icchan...
And now, thanks for sticking with me to the end.
More to the point...
...watching this to the end must mean that...
Seto-kun...
Congratulations, Icchan!
You realised your dream!