Closed today for my daughter's culture fair
Kokageya
It's raining.
The radio forecast says it'll let up by afternoon.
Are you going to a wedding?!
Your mother always told me to dress appropriately for concerts.
That's over the top.
Oh, since today's Sunday, the dining hall's closed, right?
I made a lunch for you.
Thank you.
Good luck, Wakana
Of course...
Mum, I'm off!
mune no oku ga takanaru atsui koe ni kizuitara
胸の奥が高鳴る 熱い声に気付いたら
My heart races whenever it notices your warm voice
sutaatorain wa kimi no me no mae ni aru
スタートラインは君の目の前にある
The starting line is right in front of your eyes
mada mienai michi de mo hashirihajimereba ii sa
まだ見えない道でも走りはじめればいいさ
Just start running, even if it leads down a path you can't see yet
akirameru yori mo suteki da to omowanai?
あきらめるよりも素敵だと思わない？
Don't you think that's better than just giving up?
itsumo fuan wa sugu soba de
いつも不安はすぐそばで
My anxieties are always right here by my side
kakedasu omoi wo shimetsukeru keredo
駆け出す思いを締め付けるけれど
Even if I can quiet the feelings that race through me
ima wo koete arukidasu
今を超えて歩き出す
We'll start walking, passing by today
michi naru michi ni hikari wo
未知なる未来に光を
and cast light down the unknown path ahead
hajimete wo kurikaeshi
初めてを繰り返し
Let's go all the way back to the start
tsukamitore ashita wo
掴み取れ明日を
and seized everything we ever wanted!
sou sa bokutachi wa mugen no
そうさ僕達は無限の
Come on! We'll head onwards
yume dakishime susumu no sa
夢抱きしめ進むのさ
embracing our infinite dreams
kagayaiteru jibun wo shinjitai
輝いてる自分を信じたい
I want to believe in myself as I shine like this
tachiagaru chikara ni
立ち上がる力に
Filling ourselves with endless love...
saidai na ai wo komete
最大な愛をこめて
...and the strength to stand up...
omou mama tabidatou!
思うまま旅立とう！
Let's feel! And set off right away!
atarashii sekai no naka he
新しい世界の中へ
Toward a new world
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Tai-kun?
It starts at one, right?
You don't have to come.
Mum wants me to take pictures and send them to her.
This waterproof case was a smart idea.
This is a little embarrassing.
Don't be so spoiled. You don't know if anybody else will show up.
Yeah.
Well, I guess Konatsu might like it.
Nee-chan?
What?
You're going to-
Ugh! You've gotta stop that.
Take it off?
You're doing Shirosai even if you're all alone, right?
Of course.
Even if it keeps raining?
You bet.
We'll be in the gym.
You coming?
No, someone from the newspaper club wanted to go.
I have other plans with my friends.
I see.
Then ask him to put us on the front page.
Front page? It's the school paper.
You're useless.
Whatever.
Well, do your best.
I will, thank you.
Entry to school grounds prohibited due to construction
Shirohamazaka High School Board
Final Episode
Sunny Days, Crying, and Sometimes Singing
I didn't expect them to go that far.
No good.
It's the same at the bike lot entrance.
And they have security guards at the parking lot...
This would be easy to climb over.
But the people coming to see us won't be able to get in.
Oh, yeah.
Should we sing here, then?
I have a raincoat, so I'm fine, but...
I guess I was a bit naive...
Hello? Yeah. You woke up?
Why don't we at least go in?
There's not much time.
Shall we cut the chain?
What?
All of them?!
Okay, got it.
Hamada said the doors to the gym are locked.
Shall we be on our way?
Those pests.
Be careful, Taichi.
Yeah.
Ta-da!
Think you can climb over it?
That won't work.
What are you doing here?
It's Sunday.
We left some things in our classroom.
My gym clothes.
My recorder.
Exactly. Right?
Yes.
You're here for that unauthorised cultural festival.
You're the choir, correct?
And sometimes badminton club.
May we ask who you are?
I'm the chairman of the school board.
You know you're not allowed here on Sundays.
Please give us permission, just for today!
We all prepared for this!
You should have asked my permission...
...before you started preparing.
Would you have given it to us if we'd asked?
I would have considered it.
We'll do it even if you won't accept it.
If you were to do something foolish, just for the sake of singing, and were to be penalised for it,
wouldn't that affect your futures?
That's unfair!
Is that a threat?
It's education.
You need to learn how immature and powerless you youngsters are.
Hold your culture fair.
I will allow it.
Principal?
I am the principal of this school.
The permission of the chairman is not needed for a culture fair.
Also, the chairman does not have the authority to directly penalise students,
though he does have the authority to fire me.
I am sorry.
Please forgive me for never helping you,
despite being your advisor.
What are you talking about?
This situation arose because your education is sub par!
You dare speak of education?
You know nothing about the weaknesses that people have,
nor the wonderful songs that soothe them.
This place might only be an asset to you,
but it means so much more to them!
Why can't you just let them gather and sing?!
We're human beings!
In times of turmoil, we have to sing!
Enough!
I'm dismissing you.
Don't bother coming in tomorrow.
They're broken...
Have people stand at the bottom of the hill to advise that it's cancelled.
Yes, sir.
Hang o-
You caused all this extra work with things like this!
Vice Principal!
By the time the dismissal procedure is over,
the culture fair will be long finished.
The vocal club and the wind instrument club will be your main pillars of support from the music school.
This is the sheet music for the chorus and the accompaniment.
The vocal club and the wind instrument club have been practising it recently.
Is it all right to use this?
Yes!
Miyamoto-san.
Would you let me conduct this stage you've set up?
Of course!
We'd love that!
I said enough!
I have no intention of unlocking the school gate or the gym.
I sent the security guards at the parking lot away.
We will guide the guests inside from there.
What about the stage?
The rain has stopped.
Such foolishness.
It's not as though anyone will come.
Oh, looks like I'm early.
This is the place, right?
For Shirosai?
Watermelon, watermelon!
Yeah!
We're not the first ones here.
It doesn't matter.
You better sing well.
He's like a mini Konatsu!
Pardon me?
You're way too early!
Ridiculous.
We're leaving.
Hurry along, the other students are setting up inside.
Okay!
Let's go!
Yeah!
Ueno-san!
I knew you'd come!
Hirohata-san asked the vice principal.
Hey, don't make up weird stuff!
Hirohata-san, thank you.
Well, the vocal club needed a goal to work toward.
General Building
Music Building
I guess this is stage left.
Then the piano would be here.
And the orchestra pit is there?
Yup.
The quality is amazing.
That's nice. Could you help?
We can rehearse once at most, if that.
Just do it like you practised, and we'll adjust on our side.
Impressive!
Shirosai
Please enter here for Shirosai!
Shirosai is this way.
Thank goodness it stopped raining.
Yeah.
No weird improvisation during the real performance!
Don't worry.
I put a lot of thought into it so it won't ruin the script.
That's what I'm worried about!
This is the Country of Sound, Shirohama Saga.
Our tale begins as Konacchine sets out on her journey.
Here goes!
I cannot remain in this country!
Wait!
Where will you go now?
To the faraway land of Amano Iward.
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!
I'm the frog, Taiichi.
And I am the prince of frogs, Viennaria!
Prince?
Damn him.
We overcame many difficulties.
But now we're finally here.
Though we lost much along the way.
Family and friends.
Dreams and pride.
Even our beloved homeland.
Now, we're alone in a world shrouded in darkness,
on a path that can't be seen.
Fear not.
The sound of song will show us the way.
Then let us sing,
that we may be each other's humble guides.
Even if it won't bring about a miracle,
for that single moment of rest...
We'll pour our feelings into this song...
...and start walking again!
Under the blue sky
We spread our arms wide
Doubt and pain are proof that we had hope
We'll go at our own pace
We'll always have faith
A passing shower will eventually come to an end
Even filled with tears, our hearts can be free
Because, look, someone will be there to pat our backs
This melody will bring out the light,
and reflect tomorrow in these sparkling eyes
Filled with dreams, our hearts will always be free
Because, look, someone will be there to laugh with us
This melody beckons the light
Even if the path is a winding one, everything will be all right
We can set out with smiles on our faces
Yang!
Look at him, with his happy grin.
Fall, fall, fall, fall.
He can't help it.
He was accepted based on his recommendation.
What are you going to do?
After graduation.
Abroad?
Yes.
There are equestrian schools abroad.
If I go, there's a chance I could still be a jockey.
Seriously?!
Yes.
It'll be really difficult, but if I come back,
I might be able to be a jockey here in Japan, too.
That's amazing!
How's your dad?
Against it.
That school will have exams, right?
That's why I want to go over there as soon as possible,
and start learning the language first.
When's that?
Next month.
But what about school?
I considered dropping out,
but when I talked to our teachers,
they said they'd still let me graduate.
Maybe they don't want to lose graduates because of what's happening.
So it's a done deal?
Yeah.
Wow, that's fast.
For how long?
Until I'm satisfied.
Do your best!
Don't come back crying!
Of course!
Are you taking Sabure?
I can't.
A fresh wind races through the grass and leaves
Make sure you spend time with her now and then.
Where abroad? Mongolia?
The view is clear, as far as the eye can see
And now, a graceful light is flooding
Softly illuminating everything
Even if you can't see the stars because of the rain
The future you're dreaming of is still right there
Let's sing every day
With all our hearts
Our song echoing to the skies, and beyond
And if it should ever reach you again, somewhere
I want you to remember the days we spent with sparkling eyes
Sakai-san...
Melody of the Heart
This is your sheet music, right?
Melody of the Heart
That's right.
The days we spent with beaming smiles
After the competition we signed each other's music and exchanged it.
Whenever I was with Mahiru, I felt like I had talent as well,
but I wasn't able to walk the same musical path that she walked.
I was jealous and ashamed,
but I still couldn't throw it away.
I think my mother would tell you not to.
I found this when I was sorting through her belongings.
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
My mother always seemed to have fun singing this song.
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Melody of the Heart
Takakura Naoko
Mahiru was always having fun.
There were times when that made me jealous and angry, too.
I think I understand.
That feeling that things came to her so naturally.
I want to dedicate myself to studying music.
I might not be able to make it this year,
but I want to go to that kind of university.
Could I talk with you about it, even after I graduate?
I am a music teacher.
I want to hear the voice of the white beach
So let's climb that winding slope
2nd Shirohamazaka High School Graduation Ceremony
The friendships we forge during these brilliant days and moments
Create a harmony that stretches across eternity
Allegro
Vivace
Hurry up!
Wait a sec.
Okay.
All right, I'm taking it.
One plus one is?
Two!
Huh? What's this two business?
Tell me these things ahead of time!
Please take another one.
Don't worry, it's a great shot.
Tanaka, don't you have anything special to say?
Shut up, shrimp!
Aw, he's embarrassed.
Sawa!
I'll come visit you sometime!
Oh, me, too!
Now, the Shirohamazaka High School Choir and Sometimes Badminton Club will sing one last song!
One, two, three.
A new wind blows
Laughing, crying, and trying to sing
Open your closed heart
Hum the harmony of the sea breeze
hareta hi ame no hi de mo
Come rain or shine
minna ga ireba itsumo egao ni nareta
I was always able to smile when everyone was around
kioku no kanata made omoidashitari
Let's think back to the farthest reaches of our memories
Yang!
tayutau koe mimi sumasou
and listen to the voices that murmur there
Matsuhiro!
saa, te wo sashinoberarete wa no naka he
Oh, to a time where you reached your hands out to me and welcomed me into your circle
Miyamoto-san, have you picked a club yet?
hitori ja nai kuukan de muchuu ni natteru jikan
And being in a place where I wasn't alone put me in a daze
Huh? No, not yet.
How about this? Join us!
kokochiyoi kaze ga fuite
As the gentle breeze blows
warattari naitari utatte mitari
Let's smile, and cry, and try to sing, and...
tojiteita kokoro wo hiraite
As even my once closed heart begins to open
omoide no fureezu kuchizusamu
I find myself humming the phrases of my feelings
kanadeyou
Let's play them together
August will see quite a few nice summer days,
ushering in the summer holiday atmosphere to the whole country.
And now, the forecast for the Kanto region.
I'm home.