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20 Year Old Soul

Fantastic

It's here.

Taigi

Rehearsals have begun

Touma

Rehearsals are in the gym

Gou!

Hurry up! Hurry up!

Let me wash my hands. Hey, hey, hey!

Come on, come on, come on, come on!

- Has it started? - It's started.

Come on!

Sorry we're late.

What's this?

What is it?

No, there must be a mistake. Let's go.

You boys are so slow.

It's a rehearsal. Come on.

- Move! - Move, move, move!

Let's all dance together!

Dance with us to Yosakoi!

How do you do it? How do you do it?

I'll show you. Come on, let's go.

1, 2...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...

Wait, wait, wait!

Hey, you four, come here.

Come on!

What's the Yosakoi song?

It's the root of the Yosakoi festival in Kochi Prefecture.

It is a mixture of Soranbushi folk songs from Hokkaido.

It's a festival held every year in Sapporo, where people sing and dance.

Then why do we have to participate?

We're all members of the wind instruments section.

There's no rule that says the wind instruments section can't participate.

If there's no rule, what's the point?

What's the point?

We're in the wind instrument section because we want to play.

We want to practice our instruments.

The school next door is already preparing for the recital.

Bring your instruments.

What does that mean?

Are you guys close?

Yes, we are.

We've been playing together since junior high.

So Taigi, what kind of person is Touma?

Touma is...

He's good at music and he's popular with girls.

There's more to it that that.

How about Gou?

He's a big eater.

Is that all?

What about Youichi?

Yo-Youichi?

He lives close to me.

Seriously?

I can't think of anything else.

I think good relationships are the only way to make good music.

The first step to a good relationship is to get to know each other.

Can you play good music now?

Play something together.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

I'm exhausted.

Rehearsals were tough?

We only did dancing.

Eh?

I don't understand that Taka-sensei!

He said that for the recital, we had to dance the Yosakoi.

Your teacher is interesting.

Ichifune High School's horn section sings and dances, doesn't it?

They also perform a "wind opera" at regular recitals.

It's a combination of wind music, singing and dancing.

Do you want to do that, Taigi?

I don't know, but Taka-sensei is a real pain in the ass.

Why are you laughing?

You're mad.

We're all here, let's dance!

Yes!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...

Pretty cool, huh?

Yes, it is.

I'd rather wave a flag than dance.

That flag weighs 20 kilos.

It'll feel even heavier in extreme weather.

It takes not only the strength of your arms

but strength of spirit to wave it.

Can you do it?

Yes, please let me do it.

You'll have to be able to do it for the next 2 years.

He'll be graduating next year, too.

So Taigi.

Yes.

Just like life has an end,

there's an end to club activities in high school.

That's why it's so important to make the most of the time you have right now.

It's the only time you can be with those people.

So you have to put everything into the only thing you can do now.

"The only thing you can do now..."

What is that?

That's for you to figure out.

Eh?

Thanks for your hard work.

Two Years Later

Very good

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

I'm so tired. I'm sure I'll lose weight this time.

You say that every year.

This year it's true, I'm hungry.

You're a meatball!

What are you doing?

What's wrong with Touma lately? He hasn't come to club activities anymore.

Hmm.

I haven't talked to him much since we changed classes.

Why doesn't he come to the club?

He just hates Yosakoi, doesn't he?

He's not coming to the recital either?

Ichifune High School

Touma

Wait for me!

Why didn't you come to the club?

I don't want to go.

Why?

Taka-sensei is so annoying.

He's been like that since the beginning.

I just got bored with everything.

Of what?

Just everything.

I'm not like you.

What about the recital?

See you later.

Touma!

I'm distributing the list of members for the recital.

Here.

We must win this year!

It's been seven years since Ichifune made it to the nationals.

so we have to break the curse.

Percussion: Saiki (Touma) Otsuka Okamoto Imai Okamura

I wonder if he's coming?

Hey, Takizawa, why aren't you training?

I'm the cheerleading lead.

Aren't you going to the competition?

It's not that I don't want to. I can't.

Why not? You've always been on the regular team.

I'm not well.

Really? Cheerleading lead, huh?

Why do I have to do this?

There are plenty of other people who would be better at it.

But you accepted, didn't you?

I had no choice but to be chosen.

You don't seem motivated.

You can't even win the games that you played in.

To be honest, I don't even care anymore.

You don't mean that.

Koshien isn't just your dream, it's everyone's dream.

For the sake of the whole team, go for it!

It sucks.

Takizawa's totally unmotivated.

It's obvious you can't cheer for others when you're cheerless yourself.

But isn't that being the "cursed cheerleader"?

That's a funny one.

This isn't the time for fun.

He'll probably regret this for the rest of his life.

It's sad. He's the hero of the team even though he's a senior.

Hey!

Is there a supporting song for the cheerleaders?

I don't think so.

So it's a song the cheerleaders use for support.

Yeah, that kind of song.

If we don't have one, why don't we write one?

That's true, Narashino have an original song.

"Let's go Narashino"

Yeah!

Then our school should write one too.

Ichifune's own support song.

I'll write a great song to stir up Takizawa.

Why are you writing it at my house?

Go write it at your own house.

Hey!

Touma, this...

Play this melody.

It's a nice triplet.

Right?

How do you set the tune?

"moll"

The backup song is more catchy in a minor key

I see.

Sensei!

Knock on the door first.

Sensei, it's Taigi.

What is it?

We need a theme song.

Where's this coming from?

This time, I, Asano Taigi, have written a song about the spirit of Ichifune.

Here it is.

What is it?

"Ichifune Soul".

Did you write it?

Yes.

It's the soul of Ichifune.

If we use this song as a rallying song for the baseball team, we'll win for sure.

I thought of it in a flash.

We need a song to support Ichifune...

Be quiet for a moment.

Yes.

It's so long.

It's too long.

Just this part.

Just repeat that part. Kill the rest.

Just these six bars?

Yeah.

Yeah, play it.

It's too fast.

It has to be fast to sound cool.

Let's slow it down to 160 and do it again.

Okay.

It doesn't sound like winning.

Here, let's do the drums.

Taigi, shout it out.

Okay.

I'm not asking you to shout, make the beat.

Oh.

Offense, defense, Ichifune, offense, defense, win the game.

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune, offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

Offense, defense, Ichifune, offense, defense, win the game.

What a shame!

Just one game away from reaching the quarter-finals.

It can't be helped. The result can't be changed.

Your song is pretty cool.

It is, isn't it?

It's because of "Ichifune Soul" that I can do my best.

That's great.

Can you take this?

Huh?

Although I couldn't escape my weakness,

I gritted my teeth and kept going for the team.

I believe I fought hard.

"Ichifune Soul"

They lost all seven games by a large margin.

You barely got to play "Ichifune Soul".

That's funny.

What's so funny?

Takizawa worked hard, and the baseball team, they all worked hard.

There's nothing to laugh about.

Not really.

You're laughing at others.

What about yourself, Touma?

Did you work as hard as they did?

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Oh my. Please wear something while you practice.

It's terrible.

What is it?

What a mess!

This is my food.

Come on, you guys, get out.

I want my chips.

- All right, get out. - Taigi, Taigi, Taigi!

Quick, Touma....

Hurry up and get it, the inflatable mat.

We're on our way to the scene.

It's dangerous!

Wait!

Don't provoke him.

Come a little closer.

No sudden moves.

Does he really want to die?

Sensei, what's going on?

You idiot!

It's okay. It's okay.

Thank goodness.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

I was just thinking.

Who goes to a place like that to think about things?

Don't make us worry.

All right, you guys go back to rehearsals. Go back.

Yes, sir.

Sensei.

Eh?

I'd better go to the recital, right?

What do you want to do?

I have no idea.

Although I want to continue playing music,

but I don't like to go to group events

and it's not good to leave in the middle of club activities...

and it'll affect my report.

Well.

I've got six months left anyway,

so I'll just keep going until the end.

Saiki

Don't underestimate yourself.

It's once in a lifetime, the last half of your senior year.

If you don't want it, then don't do it!

Sensei!

I'm sorry. Thank you for your help.

You'll have to teach that student properly. He caused a big fuss.

Luckily, it's just a fuss.

Teach him some common sense.

Common sense is something you can't see or touch.

If we could solve everything like that, we wouldn't need the police.

He can write down the whole score just by listening to the symphony once.

Impressive, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Even so, if you can't do it, then you can't do it.

It was a lot of work to bring this all in.

We're all very busy.

That's true. I'm sorry.

But adults should allow children to make mistakes.

I'm sorry.

Let's begin.

Stop, stop, stop. Just play the horn on A.

Yes.

Five, six.

Stop. 3rd years slow down your rhythm.

Yes

Five, six...

Stop! Horns, what are you playing?

Keep up with the beat!

We're doing it!

You're not doing it at all.

Mina, you've been out of tune, haven't you noticed?

I'm sorry.

If you know, why aren't you doing it right...

I've been practicing.

If you've been practicing, why can't you still do it?

Yuko, you're always talking about me, but the others aren't in tune either.

Why don't you talk about them?

I'm talking to you now.

You're only talking to me because you're a bully. Don't use me as a punching bag.

A punching bag?

That's enough.

It's because she keeps attacking me.

Why are you trying to say?

Stop it!

Don't you want to go to the nationals? You can't make it at this rate.

Even so, it's no use just venting your emotions.

What's that?

Come on, don't argue.

- Sensei. - Knock!

Sensei, I've had enough!

What is it?

Music isn't fun for me anymore.

Is it?

What's that atmosphere? I can't do it anymore.

All they do is blame others, but they don't practice at all.

It's so annoying!

How can you have fun playing music like that?

Is it so important to win a competition?

Why can't we just have fun playing music?

Why are you talking to me? Talk to them!

I don't want to talk to them, all they do is fight.

I want to have more fun playing music.

By having fun, does that mean doing everything your way?

We're all human beings.

No one thinks the same as anyone else.

I just want them to be more...

Taigi

Ask yourself before you ask others.

What are you going to do for yourself?

Okay, go for it.

Oh, welcome back.

- You look so upset. - Leave me alone.

Don't say that.

It's their fault.

They're not practicing at all.

What is Taka-sensei trying to say?

Why is it my fault?

What is happiness?

What am I going to do?

Okay, I get it. Eat your dinner first.

Itadakimasu.

Let's start again from the 10th bar.

Yes

Three, four...

The volume is too weak.

The rhythm is too stiff.

The horn rhythm is messed up.

No good.

One more time.

Yes, sir.

Sensei, can I quit?

I can't do it. I want to quit.

Yuko also said I don't play well.

I didn't say that.

Mina, don't always blame others. What do you think?

I can't do it.

Not being able to do it and not doing it, are different things.

I want to quit.

It's a matter of doing it or not doing it.

I want to do it, but I can't.

If you want to do it, you have to try to overcome it.

To be honest, I was never good enough to be selected for the recital.

I don't know why I'm here.

Because you're a senior in high school.

Other schools don't care about seniority, they have to audition.

This is Ichifune. All seniors play in the recital.

In less than four months, you won't be here.

Never again.

What are you gonna do?

Okay, one more time.

Three, four.

A little more. Not enough.

I don't know.

He's crazy.

He's gone mad.

You run too!

Eh?

Run!

I was the youth of the Showa era. You understand that, don't you?

Go back and practice.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

- Hello. - Hello.

What is he doing?

Let's shoot here.

What's that? What's that?

Smile.

What are you doing?

Sorry, everyone.

I couldn't...

I couldn't lead you to the nationals.

I'm an incompetent leader. I'm sorry.

Don't say you couldn't do it. Everyone was great.

Yuko, you were great.

Even in the end, you didn't give up on me and helped me.

I knew I wasn't good enough to go to the nationals.

You believed in me to the end and kept pushing me.

It's because you believed in me that I made it to the end

I don't think I could have made it to the recital by myself.

Thank you.

Thank you, Hiroko.

♪ When I met you, I saw myself clearly. ♪

♪ You've always had a big heart ♪

♪ You gave me hope when I couldn't see the way forward. ♪

♪ When I wanted to run away, you gave me courage. ♪

♪ You gave me wings ♪

♪ So that I can fly into the future in the light of the dawn ♪

♪ I'll always be there for you ♪

Men

with a big heart

Woman

who won't give up

The spirit of Ichifune

is here!

Grandpa, can you take pictures of the wind section tomorrow?

Of course, why not?

Takahashi-sensei too, right?

You're very close, aren't you?

No, not really. Takahashi-sensei is a man of the clouds.

He's a great teacher.

Not great at all.

He yells at us a lot during practice,

and he'll give us a lecture for no reason.

He's very loud and makes people angry.

But I actually admired him.

I think he's very cool.

Oh, yeah?

Look...

I want to be a teacher like Takahashi-sensei.

Well done, Hiroko. All of you.

What do you want to do in the future?

- I want to go to university. - Takahashi-sensei.

Congratulations on your graduation.

Thank you for your guidance.

We won't forget you.

How could you forget me?

I'll come back to see you again.

You don't have to come back, just go your own way.

Okay?

Sensei, I want to be a music teacher.

Yes.

I'm going back to Ichifune as an advisor to the wind section.

I'm going to follow in your footsteps.

If you can do it, try!

I'll do it.

Thank you for your guidance.

Thank you for your guidance.

Thank you for your guidance.

He always comes and goes like the wind.

From time to time he'd disappear.

So I just follow the music.

In a manner of speaking.

Natsuki

I went to the prefectural competition in Chiba to support Ichifune.

Was it the quarter-final match?

Yeah.

Ichifune's cheerleaders are great. Do you know the song "Ichifune Soul"?

Well, yes.

I'm sure you'll get into the mood with that support song.

It's a really cool song.

Oh, I heard it was written by a graduate.

He's an amazing genius.

That was me.

I wrote "Ichifune Soul".

Eh, really?

Yes really. I wrote it in my senior year of high school.

Oh no. I'm the girlfriend of someone famous!

Am I that famous?

I have to show off to everyone.

Please.

You're not lying to me, are you?

Are you kidding?

Are you all right?

I'm sorry. I might have asthma.

I'll have to go to the hospital tomorrow.

Hospital?

They did some tests. I'm going to see the results.

It won't take long.

Then I'll see you afterwards.

Sorry, I've got a composition report to write.

I have to practice "Windmill" tonight.

You're busy. I guess you won't be able to spend time with me.

Don't say that.

I think I can make it during my lunch break. I'll call you again.

I'll wait for you then.

I'm trying to get in touch with Natsuki.

Natsuki?

My girlfriend. We started dating last month.

I told you about it.

Oh.

We'll talk when this is over, shortly.

But I don't have time...

Asano, please come in.

Excuse me.

Thank you for your hard work.

It must be hard to go to the hospital, running back and forth.

I'm surprised at how big this hospital is.

I know right? Even I get lost sometimes.

So, I'll get right to the point.

The reason why Taigi has been coughing so hard and can't breathe...

It's the mediastinum.

The mediastinum is a space in the chest that holds the heart and other important structures.

Right in the middle of the two lungs,

there's a malignant tumour.

It's called a germ cell tumour.

It's a type of tumour that's been in your body since you were a baby.

In your embryonic cells.

This is the cell that causes changes in the internal organs.

We think it's the one that turned into a malignant tumour.

So...

is it cancer?

Generally speaking...

that's what it means.

It can be a bit scary just hearing the name of the disease.

But...

There are treatments.

So,

let's take it one step at a time

Let's work together to beat it.

This reality,

it's part of the "present", isn't it, teacher?

Hello.

Oh, a piano?

Play for us next time.

Sure.

Taigi

You'll recover, won't you?

That's why all this is to help me recover, right?

I think you'll be fine.

I'll be fine.

That's right.

That's right.

Okay...

So let's talk about the attack plan.

Yes.

The treatments available are anti-cancer drugs and removal surgery.

Fortunately, anti-cancer drugs are very effective in treating germ cell tumours.

The drugs are used to make the tumour smaller,

and then they are removed directly.

If done properly, it can be completely cured.

That's amazing.

Yes.

You'll be in and out of hospital a lot, though.

Can you keep it up?

I won't lose.

Welcome back.

I'm sorry, for leaving everything to you.

It's okay.

Where's Taigi?

He's started the anti-cancer drugs today. He's a bit tired.

Is that so?

It's okay. He'll recover.

Yeah.

Oh!

Yo.

You cut your hair.

I want to cut it before it starts falling off.

It's nice.

Do you like it?

Yeah.

You like the way my hair turned out?

No matter how it turns out, Taigi will be Taigi.

I like it.

I brought you the class notes.

Thank you.

Here.

Is this it?

Oh, Taigi.

The anti-cancer drugs are working well.

The tumour has gotten much smaller.

That's great!

Let's keep up the momentum.

We'll be ready for surgery in the New Year.

Are you ready to go?

Yes, I am.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Ah, I'm home.

Welcome back.

How's Taigi?

Yes, he's much more stable.

The operation is tomorrow.

I think he'll be fine. He's in good spirits.

He's a tough kid.

Maybe he is.

What?

I'll come back tomorrow.

Okay.

Natsuki, wait.

Here.

Read it later.

Okay.

Natsuki,

To be honest, I was worried.

When I'm alone in the hospital at night,

sometimes I'm so scared that I cry.

I'm uncertain about the future.

But I was saved by your smiling face and strength.

Thank you.

Please stay with me a while longer.

I'll be fine.

February 3, 2016, Asano Taigi

It's okay.

I'm strong too.

I'm going.

I'll do what I'm told and crush the cancer cells.

I wish you success.

- I'm counting on you. - Yes.

Then let's go.

I wanted him to take kendo.

But he said he wanted to play the piano.

He said it was because

the kendo teachers are so scary.

Just seeing the teacher's face scared him to tears.

Eh?

I shouldn't be saying this.

But I never thought

he'd be able to keep playing piano.

You never know.

That's right.

I don't know anything about

my own child.

Ma'am,

Taigi will be fine.

I'm sure he'll be fine.

Yeah.

One month later

The results of the examination

show no sign of metastasis.

That's great.

By the way Taigi, this month's your birthday, right?

Yes, March 19th.

I'd like to give you a present that day.

Eh?

Congratulations on your hospital discharge.

That's great!

- Thank you. - Congratulations.

-Here you go. - Thank you.

Happy birthday to you.

Thank you. I'm 20 years old.

I'm a grown-up.

I can do anything!

You're getting cocky again.

Thank you for taking care of us.

Take care of yourself.

Thank you.

Ah, it's good to be home.

You've worked hard, Taigi.

Welcome home.

Congratulations on returning alive.

"Seikan" is also a baseball term that means to reach the home plate.

Thank you.

I can't. I'm going to cry.

Eh?

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Congratulations on turning 20.

Thank you.

Yay!

Cheers!

It's time to go home.

I can still go on.

- Don't drink. - What? What?

- I haven't been drinking. - You have.

Don't drink.

I haven't been drinking.

-Eh? -I said I'm not drinking.

You did. That's not good.

Why do you care so much?

I'm worried about your health.

I'm free to do what I want.

I said I'm fine.

You worrying about me is such a burden.

What do you mean?

I'm fine now.

Don't worry about it.

Do whatever you want.

Natsuki.

Oh no!

I'm late! I'm late!

Hurry up!

- Whoa! - We made it.

How nostalgic.

Ah, Takahashi-sensei!

- Long time no see. - Long time no see.

You're here!

You're in the top 8!

I'm sure we can make it to Koshien this year.

I've brought you some wine to celebrate.

Haha, that's still too early!

Taigi, how's your health?

Very good.

That's good.

Don't push yourself too hard in this heat.

Okay.

Soul

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune, offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune, offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune, offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

We won!

Yeah!

Mr. Composer,

it's time you start working with us.

Eh?

I'd like to ask you to write a piece for this year's recital.

I'll write the recital piece?

There are 121 students this year.

A finale that everyone can participate in.

Can you write it?

I'll do it. Let me do it.

After all, you're the future advisor of Ichifune.

You asked me to compose a song,

I can't believe it.

I'll leave it to you.

Yes, I'll do my best.

What are you doing?

Composing a song.

The final song.

Takahashi-sensei asked me to do it.

Huh? That's incredible.

I'm telling you Mom,

I'm known as a "god" in Ichifune.

I'm the man who writes legendary songs.

You're such a big talker.

So, play it.

Eh? Now?

Come on, now.

Are you crying?

No way.

You are crying.

I'm not crying.

Okay, time to cook.

You just cried.

I...

What happened?

You fainted.

What's going to happen to me?

I'll ask the doctor later.

Mom.

Yes?

I'm sorry.

The tumor has metastasized to the brain.

You can see the tumor here.

We can't rule out the possibility of a malignant tumor.

For conservative treatment,

we can use anti-cancer drugs and chemotherapy.

The most ideal treatment method

is a craniotomy to remove the lesion.

Does it involve cutting open the brain?

Yes, it does.

- Oh! - Ma'am.

Just take a deep breath.

Just take it easy.

Everything would be okay if I fall down here,

everything would be over.

You idiot!

Taigi, you idiot!

Natsuki?

Why didn't you tell me something this important?

I couldn't tell you.

Why not?

Because...

We're...

What?

I've forgotten about that.

Your hair's all messed up.

I ran as fast as I could.

Taigi

Are you scared?

Yes.

I'm scared too.

But I'll always be with you.

Taigi's operation

Taigi.

Sensei...

What is it?

That...

I have something,

to tell you, sensei.

What?

Inside my head,

it's in perfect condition

Music sweeps over me like a flood.

Compared to my head,

my hands are moving too slow

it's frustrating.

That's good to hear.

Tomorrow,

I'm going to have my brain cut open.

After that, my brain may be in a state of disarray

But...

Even so,

I'll still compose the song.

And so...

So

Don't let Touma and the others do it.

I'll be back.

That's for sure.

It's your job.

If you don't do it, who will?

Yes.

I'll be waiting for you.

I look forward to seeing what you've done.

Taigi

Make good music.

Yes.

How nostalgic.

I practiced so hard.

But we couldn't win.

This was your best performance, right?

Asano-san,

it's almost time for surgery.

I pray that Taigi's surgery will be successful.

Soul!

Soul! Soul!

Offense, defense, offense, TAIGI, offense, defense, offense, TAIGI

Offense, defense, offense, TAIGI, offense, defense, offense, TAIGI

Taigi is trying his best to hold on.

He is really

strong,

Taigi.

Thank you

Taigi?

I really made it.

You did well.

I followed the music all the way.

And I made it back.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

I haven't eaten any octopus balls.

Then we'll have octopus balls and meat.

Let's eat them together.

It's okay, it's just for today.

You feel a little heavier.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

I...

have something to tell all of you.

I'm having a child.

I'm pregnant after all.

Where's your boyfriend?

We broke up.

I think it's better not to have the baby.

Everyone around me is against it.

What about you, Mina?

What do you want to do?

I want to have the baby.

But I don't know how to do it.

How did I end up like this?

I just want to be happy.

It's because you want to be happy,

that's why you're so unhappy.

You're already happy,

Mina.

It's good to be alive.

Taigi, can you take a break?

I can't.

If I stop now, I won't be able to write.

But...

What if you push yourself too hard and your condition worsens?

Your body is the most important thing now.

It's not

It is.

Okay?

Get some rest.

I don't have time.

Just continue tomorrow.

I don't know if I'll live to see tomorrow!

That's...

That's the truth, isn't it?

So,

I have to write now.

While I can.

Even if I'm not here anymore,

my music will live on.

I don't care about the music.

I don't need anything.

I...

I...

Hey,

Natsuki

There are more important things in this world

than my life.

More important that your life?

My time...

The time that I have,

it's not for fighting illness.

It's for making music.

And Natsuki,

I want to spend it with you.

I want to

live for these things that are bigger than my life.

To live in the moment.

Dear.

I'm sorry.

No need to apologize.

Just cry...

as much as you need to.

I want him to...

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Will he make it?

Sensei.

You actually did it!

Why is your office on the top floor?

I don't like it either.

Come in.

- Sorry. - Excuse me.

It's done.

Is it ready?

Yes, it's perfect.

I won't know until I see it.

It's a masterpiece.

I do have a bit of talent.

The melody at the beginning and throughout,

it's really good.

Be quiet.

Yes.

The title,

is called "Jasmine".

It means "Gift from God."

The "gift" means

days like today.

Like earlier,

waking up in the morning,

to know that I'm alive.

Day after day.

Feeling like you've been given a tiny gift from the gods.

Like butterflies flying around

curiously exploring what the gift is.

Beginning each day...

If only tomorrow,

If only I could get a gift like this...

Please give it to me.

I go to sleep with this prayer to the gods.

That's what this song is about.

Not bad.

But it's not perfect.

Tomorrow we'll practice together.

You come and listen too.

There's a lot of work to be done.

Yes.

You did well.

Sensei

Let's make good music.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Do you miss it?

They asked us to perform at the summer festival.

They're so cool!

Is he the flag bearer?

Yeah.

He's only a first year.

He's a big guy,

but he's not strong enough inside.

He gets flustered easily.

The right hand is in the wrong place.

It needs to be lowered further

Here.

Don't use your wrist.

Use your waist.

I can't do it, after all.

This isn't for me.

Don't run away

from yourself.

Give it to me.

If you hesitate,

everyone will hesitate with you.

Got it?

This flag is the soul of Ichifune.

So don't ever hesitate.

Believe in yourself.

So cool!

That's right.

That's right, it's cool.

- You can do it. - Yes.

Feels good.

I feel like I've got a new lease of life.

I can't let you get ahead of me.

I've been working a lot lately.

I haven't touched music at all.

I've got to work on that too.

That's right.

I miss it.

This road.

Back then,

I wanted high school to be over quickly.

But...

we can never go back to our high school days.

It's great that I didn't give up my club activities

Taigi,

I'm really grateful to you.

Taigi!!

It looks so good.

It does, doesn't it?

And...

Hello.

The tumor in the lung has come back.

Taigi, let's fight it again.

- Doctor. - Yes.

It's nothing.

I'll do my best.

No matter how many times,

I'll beat it.

Yeah.

We'll do it together.

Thank you, Doctor.

What am I supposed to believe?

I don't know anymore.

Damn it!

Damn it!

Why?

Why the hell?

This sucks!

What the hell did I do?

What have I done?

Why?

Why am I the only one who is so miserable?

Just stop it!

I want freedom back!

Don't run away

from yourself.

Face yourself.

Don't run away

from yourself.

Taigi

The theme this time

is a bit difficult, isn't it?

For all of you,

the topic of death is still far far into the future.

But,

I think death is a part of life.

Your predecessor is battling a disease.

He's only 20 years old.

But he's

able to live in the present

He's trying desperately to live for the future.

Do you know what it means to live in the present?

Even I don't know.

I don't know.

But I'm searching...

Desperately searching for answers.

That is all.

- Doctor. - Yes.

I'd like to go to Ichifune's recital.

After the operation. Is that okay?

Yes, it's fine.

Really?

No problem. I'll give you a discharge permit.

That's great.

Thank you.

The doctor said I can go to the recital.

Really?

Taigi is such a strong boy.

He's really strong.

So we'll do our best to help him too.

But...

This may be his last hospital stay.

- I'm home. - Welcome back.

Did you buy a cake?

Yes, Taigi asked for it.

It's Taigi's. I'll bring it to him tomorrow.

Yes.

Next year I want to invite Natsuki to a party at our house,

but he'll probably say we're meddling.

Yes.

Okay.

Natsuki.

I'm sorry.

Eh?

For being with me.

It was painful, wasn't it?

There's nothing painful about it.

Seriously.

I was supposed to watch over you.

But instead, it's the other way round.

When I've...

beaten the disease.

I will definitely make you happy.

So cool!

Yes, very cool.

Well, I'll see you tomorrow.

First thing in the morning.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Taigi

Yeah?

What is it?

Nothing.

I'll tell you about it next time

Now.

Tell me.

I may never get to hear it again.

Now.

Tell me.

Taigi

I love you.

I don't want to die.

Natsuki

I...

I don't want to die!

Taigi

I want to live!

All of it...

I'm going to lose it.

I'm losing everything.

I'm...

going to disappear.

I want to live.

Natsuki

I...

I want to live!

Natsuki

Sorry I'm late, Taigi.

Knock on the door first.

The rehearsal took a while.

I wrote this.

Oh.

Next year's marching song.

Let's do it in the style of Brahms.

Brahms? I thought it would be in Respighi's style.

No, Brahms is better.

Maybe...

I'm sure we'll win.

You've got a lot of confidence.

That's a good start.

Sensei, how was the recital?

Your piece was very well received.

But there's something I'd like to change.

Taigi

The last note

is not strong enough.

The rhythm of the timpani is too monotonous.

And the high long notes of the horns.

I want a bit more.

That's what I thought too.

I'll fix it. You'll have to be there for the official performance.

Yes.

I want to go to Ichifune.

And I want to

see the recital with you, sensei.

Even now,

I can still hear it when I close my eyes.

Just like sensei.

Not like me at all.

It's a miracle.

It's difficult for him to sit up physically now.

But he still wanted to meet you.

He didn't want to lie down in front of you, so he got up on his own.

This is my music, "Jasmine".

♪ Reaching for the sky ♪

That's right.

Before we die,

♪ The warmth of the sun surrounds him ♪

the thing we should do

is to live.

♪ No one noticed ♪

♪ He was the only one who took off ♪

Right up to the last moment.

♪ He was fearless as he flew high ♪

Live on.

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♪ I met you and I saw myself ♪

♪ With your heart that always embraces me ♪

Hey,

let's smile.

Just like Taigi.

Smile.

♪ I met you and I saw myself ♪

♪ With your heart that always embraces me ♪

♪ When I can't see the road ahead ♪

♪ You give me hope ♪

♪ When I want to run away ♪

♪ You give me courage ♪

♪ These wings that you gave me ♪

♪ Bathed in the light of dawn ♪

♪ I'll spread my wings for the future ♪

♪ Please watch over me in the future too ♪

Taigi passed away.

He must have been very sad.

He must have been scared.

It must have been so painful.

He must have wished...

he could have lived longer.

Taigi loved music so much.

Always seeking attention,

with too much confidence.

But he was kinder than anyone else,

always thinking of others.

So, everyone!

Let's all play for Taigi.

We may all be too busy to get together.

Even though Taigi is dead,

we can still let Taigi's soul hear our music.

All the memories we have of Taigi,

we'll never forget them.

So, let's get together,

I hope you will come no matter what.

One day, you and I will surely...

surely leave this world.

Yes, of course you can play.

I've heard that the number playing is 20. Is that right?

The number has increased a bit.

163 people in total.

1...100.

Almost everyone who's been notified will be there.

That's great.

But, uh...

Here you go.

Here you go.

Please, thank you.

Here you go, thank you.

Kimura-san

Hello.

For tomorrow, please help us.

Uhm, Saiki-san, a quick word.

I'm sorry there's no better way of saying this, but

163 people is a bit too many....

Excuse me.

Can I participate too?

Eh?

You made it.

How could I not come?

Thank you.

Long time no see! Long time no see!

Get in.

Well, yes, what should we do? 164 people...

First of all, it's a small venue.

If everyone goes in with their instruments, there will be 164 people.

And there's a lot of residential areas around.

The station is also nearby.

If there's 164 people, the sound will be a problem...

Can we do something?

May I ask what are you doing with 164 people?

Thank you for coming today.

When I was in school,

I was only able to be band leader because of Taigi's support.

Now it's my turn to support him.

Let's send Taigi off with the best performance and the best form.

Please, everyone.

Please!

Please, please.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Everyone's perseverance

was nearly ruined by me, because I didn't know.

You should play.

Play the best way you can.

All 164 people will be accepted.

Thank you.

Thank you, thank you.

Thank you, thank you.

Thank you to everyone who came.

Thank you.

Kimura-san

Yes.

Can we bring Taigi here tomorrow?

He's always wanted to come back to Ichifune.

Most certainly.

Asano Taigi, the SOUL of Ichifune lives on, at Ichifune High School.

He looks so happy.

Takahashi-sensei

Taigi really respected you.

He said Takahashi-sensei was like a man standing on a cloud.

For his casket to be closed by a teacher he respected

I am sure, he is happy.

Let's send Taigi off happily for the last time

with a song he composed.

Percussion, if you please.

Let's begin.

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

Taigi, Taigi, Taigi

You're always right in the middle.

The guy who likes to stand out.

Sensei

Thank you very much.

Please...

from now on...

make good music.

So cute. So cute!

Everyone!

SOUL

Soul!

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

Offense, defense, offense, Ichifune

Do you hear that, Taigi?

You are in the stands with us,

the sould of Ichifune.

In the cheers of everyone,

as they run in the wind

there you are.

You haven't lost anything

You are still alive.

[Jasmine] by Kenta Dedachi (inspired by Asano Taigi's "Jasmine")

♪ Do you hear the song? ♪

♪ Quiet melody ♪

♪ Ringing in the hallway still ♪

♪ When you feel ♪

♪ Like you’re falling behind ♪

♪ Be still ♪

♪ And hear your heart ♪

♪ Treasure your heart ♪

♪ Wherever you go ♪

♪ Say you’ll remember ♪

♪ Every moment together ♪

♪ You are my forever ♪

♪ My gift from above ♪

♪ I’ll never let you go ♪

♪ If you never let me go ♪

♪ I’ll give my soul for you ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

♪ You’re the one I want ♪

♪ In my memories ♪

♪ If I could only have one wish ♪

♪ When I couldn’t fight fear ♪

♪ You cheered me in tears ♪

♪ And you’re still ♪

♪ Standing here with me ♪

♪ We’re only at the beginning ♪

♪ Say you’ll remember ♪

♪ Every moment together ♪

♪ You are my forever ♪

♪ My gift from above ♪

♪ I’ll never let you go ♪

♪ If you never let me go ♪

♪ I’ll give my soul for you ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

♪ Every night I pray to God in bed ♪

♪ In spite of the pain I thank you for the light ♪

♪ in my life ♪

♪ Here’s to another day ♪

♪ Don’t wait ’til tomorrow ♪

♪ If you know you’re not over ♪

♪ You are my jasmine ♪

♪ My gift from above ♪

♪ I’ll never let you go ♪

♪ If you never let me go ♪

♪ I’ll give my all my soul… ♪

♪ Say you’ll remember ♪

♪ Every moment together ♪

♪ You are my forever ♪

♪ My gift from above ♪

♪ I’ll never let you go ♪

♪ If you never let me go ♪

♪ I’ll give my soul for you ♪

♪ If there is tomorrow ♪

♪ Let go of your sorrow ♪

♪ Remember the rainbow ♪

♪ That gift from above ♪

♪ I’ll never let you go ♪

♪ If you never let me go ♪

♪ I’ll give my soul for you ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

Dedicated to Asano Taigi