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It's been a long time.

It has been a while.

Oh, she's staying at the same house...

Ah... Nice to meet you.

- Ah. - Huh?

Ms. Soramame? You're Ms. Soramame, right?

- How do you know my name? - Ah, I knew it!

Your voice. I recognized your voice.

When I called Oto,

you answered it one time.

- Who... are you? - I'm Soramame.

What? Seira? Ah, sorry, sorry, sorry.

- What? Ms. Seira? - No need for honorifics.

Seira's fine.

Huh? W-W-What's going on?

I'm... left out?

Hmm...

Hmm...

Don't "Hmm..." me.

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Episode 7

Are these preschoolers staged?

No, they're not. She's a preschool teacher.

She sounded so gloomy...

Neither sunny nor rainy.

She sounded like she wanted to cry.

That's precisely what wins people's hearts.

Is she pretty?

She's so pretty.

She was like an illusion.

She was like

God's best design.

Soramame-chan, why don't you make a dress for that person?

- What? - She is Oto's diva,

but she could also be your muse, right?

- Please! - Please!

What?

Me... singing Oto's song

and wearing Soramame's dress? - That's right.

Will you sing Oto's song wearing the dress

I make for you?

What do you think?

Compared to you two

I'm not a very positive person.

You know, like, encouraging others...

I couldn't be like that.

The fact that you two

recognized me like that

makes me so happy,

but I can't...

I'm not that confident.

I'm sorry.

- I see... - I'm not that confident either.

I don't know what tomorrow brings.

I might... get fired from my job,

and I will probably end up jumping off a bridge again.

- Stop it? - But...

But at that time, my heart was filled with excitement,

and I thought, "I want to make a dress for this person."

And this feeling,

I thought I couldn't let it pass by.

I...

need your help.

You too, Oto?

Do you need me for your song?

I'd be happy to have you sing my song.

Do you think of it as much as Soramame-chan does?

I know it may not look like it,

but I do.

Please.

Please.

Are you sure? With me.

What?

Sorry for the wait.

- Why are you here? - I'm the one who found this diva.

Oh, right.

Um... you're Seira Kanno.

Yes.

I'm so glad that you came here today.

Why don't you and Oto form a unit?

Are you fine with someone like me?

I'm not a good singer at all.

I don't know...

I am nothing.

I see.

Good.

- Very good! - Huh?

Okay? Whether you find them on TikTok or through auditions,

that's what's missing the most. - Huh?

Am I good enough? Will people even listen to my songs?

They have no such things.

- Is it necessary? - It is.

Surprisingly it is. It's important!

Everybody look at me, look at me,

listen to my song, listen to my song.

Fans are getting sick and tired of that.

They're fed up with it!

In comparison, a diva of your stature is truly

valuable.

What? Then...

- Let's go. - Really?

Yay...!

We'll start recording, and shoot a music video,

and plan the promotion, and why are you here?

I'll make her a dress.

I want to make Seira's dress for the music video.

Please.

- Please. - Please.

Wait, did you just speak with an accent?

Huh?

How nice. Youth and friendship.

So...

The director has his own ideas, so it all depends on the dress you make.

I'll try my best.

♪ If I could see the future,

♪ I'd still choose the same path

- Seira-chan, stop. - Yes.

Your notes are off, it's a little different now.

- Oh, sorry. - Yeah.

- Let's take a break, shall we? - No, I want to sing it now.

I know where I went wrong.

I know how

to sing it now.

Okay, hold on a second.

- Oh... - Nice.

Uh... that falsetto at the beginning of the B-melody, though...

it's so good, really good

Ohajiki?

Wow, it's so pretty.

- Swap numbers 2 and 3. - Okay.

How about this? Do these look good?

The upcoming client event show

is my prelude to the Paris Fashion Week.

We've got to make a big splash out there.

How's it look? Do they look stylish?

What do you think?

Am I done? Is it done?

- It's totally stylish. It's wonderful. - Okay. Let's decide on this one, then.

Oh crap.

- Hey, who's calling? - Sorry.

- It's Soramame-chan. - She's still alive, huh?

- What does she want? - What? I can answer it?

- Go ahead. - Sorry.

- Hello? - Ohajiki.

I will make a dress out of ohajiki.

Sir.

She wants to make a dress out of ohajiki.

What?

I was thinking silk chiffon and organdy,

but with silk chiffon,

it might be difficult to add hundreds of buttons.

Then I'll go with gabardine.

But I don't think it would bring out Seira's softness

or the sadness of the song.

Did you study it yourself?

What? Did I say something strange?

I knew it... I should have gone to fashion school or something...

You don't have to go to that.

Soramame-chan, you're a genius. You are a genius!

Let me make that dress.

Oh no, you have to make it.

Let me help you lay out the pattern.

Okay.

Okay, so this is it...

Are you sure? What about your work at Ander Sonia's?

Mr. Kuon told me to go.

He said that if your dress is good enough,

he might include it in a client event collection for the upcoming pre-Paris Fashion Week.

No... no way!

Hey, hey, hey, doesn't this look like it would go with your ohajiki dress?

Ah, but from where I'm walking,

it seems like we're all rivals. - What?

Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton,

all of them are our rivals, and they make dress that we can't beat.

That's amazing, Soramame-chan! You're suddenly aiming for the top!

No, at that time, I froze in my tracks. I was just admiring it.

That was only a month ago.

At your speed, life seems to end quickly.

I have to hurry...

Soramame-chan, now is not the time to be in love, okay?

That's right... Dress before love!

All right.

Here. I brought you guys something.

- Oh... - What is it?

- Okay? - Yeah.

Okay, just for the record.

3, 2, 1.

And the back?

Thanks.

I think you should cut down a little more here.

- I'm home. - Ah, Mrs. Kyoko, welcome home.

- Sorry for the intrusion. - Ah, welcome.

- Why is Hiroshi even there? - They want all the help they can get, right?

- Oh, sorry. Are you okay? - Sorry.

I'm fine. It didn't spill, right?

The music video for "I'm Sure I'll Cry"

will only show Seira's face.

That will probably sell.

No.

I'm sure it will.

And the right time that you show your face too,

even if it's not what you want,

just because you have a good visual.

Are these nonsense to you?

Wanna compete solely on your songs?

No, visuals and all,

I'll use whatever I can.

I want to survive in this world.

I...

wanna make music for the rest of my life.

Yes.

I got it.

See you at the recording the day after tomorrow.

Yes.

Hey, something's been bothering me.

Seira always wear this

bracelet around here, right?

Well... I didn't notice.

Does she...

Have you ever seen her without it on?

Hmm... not sure.

What color should I use here on this one?

- Look closely. - Ow.

Come on... Hiroshi. Stop interfering.

- Oh, are you okay? - He's okay. He's okay.

I mean, this is amazing.

You decide the color balance of ohajiki too?

Of course! So don't get it wrong, guys.

The background for the music video is the sea and the sky, right?

The colors of the ohajiki are chosen and arranged so that they stand out.

How many ohajiki buttons are there?

- 400 pieces. - Oh, my!

- Ouch... - Come on...

But this isn't washable, right?

Doesn't matter if it's not washable, if I can wear it once

I'll wear it charmingly, like Cinderella in her carriage.

I want to make a dress that is worn once and then it's gone.

Oh, that's a waste!

But it would be nice to have something like that.

- Really? - Oh, here.

Because, Cinderella's one night would be

a turnoff if it happened over and over again.

You have to see it once and burn it in your mind.

Well, I like that it's not heavy, this ohajiki button.

Hey! I was just saying something nice.

- I'm starving. - Me too!

I've brought you some good stuff.

Toilet. You got it?

Yeah.

Listen, I'll...

help you.

What?

No...

I know it won't be easy to get used to

but I can help.

No...

I'll support you properly.

Thank you.

I, too, will sing it enthusiastically.

Yeah.

- What? - Handshake.

I feel like doing it. Don't you?

Okay.

- You're not cold? - Yeah.

- It's good. It tastes good. - Is it?

They're not here.

The two are not here.

That alone

was enough to chill my heart.

It's done...

- Try it on. - Yeah.

Wow!

C-Can you turn around for a second?

Turn around.

Oh, I like it.

Are those like ohajiki buttons?

It'll sparkle with a proper amount of light.

It's gonna be pretty, right?

So, we're set on this?

Of course.

- We did it. - Thank you very much.

Ms. Seira, sorry for the wait. We're ready for you.

- Okay, let's do a take. - Yes, copy that.

We'll be going for a take shortly. We're doing a take.

- Rolling. - Yes.

♪ I can't choose the last words

♪ I want to say to you,

♪ because if I cry, I won't be able

♪ to send you off with a smile

Huh?

What's wrong?

- Seira? - Seira!

Are you all right?

Hyperventilating.

It happens sometimes.

My mom

would say, "You're disgusting."

"Get out..."

I was so angry

and frustrated, that I cut myself.

But I didn't have the guts.

That's why it's not deep.

It'll go away eventually...

that's what I thought.

Does it hurt?

No. Not anymore.

Well,

soon your heart won't hurt as much.

You think so?

If it hurts,

I'll massage it like this.

Right, Oto?

Yeah.

It's lonely being alone,

that's why I want to connect with someone,

but if I do, I'll be even more lonely,

and the time I'm alone

will be even more lonely,

and I'm sure

that people will leave me.

We'll always be here.

Soramame and I.

That's the kind of person she is.

No, this guy's not going anywhere, either.

Like the jizo statues, he's not going anywhere.

You really have to compare me to it?

Trust us.

It may... take a little courage,

but trust us.

Believe in us, and you'll be fine.

Yeah...

Yes.

Thank you.

- I'm sorry for crying. - No, it's okay.

Don't force yourself to smile.

Cry when you want to cry.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

Everyone often tells you to laugh.

Well, that's...

I'd be happy if you laughed.

Soramame,

you're a cheerful soul.

- Yeah? You think so? - Yeah.

Whenever I think of you,

you're always smiling.

Oh, like an idiot.

Even if I'm crying,

it's nice to have you smile at me.

It neutralizes my world.

Then I'll laugh.

So that you can cry as much as you want,

I'll laugh.

Hmm?

♪ Every time I see your hands and your smile,

♪ I'm sure I'll cry

Yes, okay. Let's do the next take.

Here you go. A sweet relief.

Thanks.

This is really pretty.

Hmm?

This dress is so pretty.

Like a different person.

No, that's not it.

I'm like a different version of me.

Oh?

I never realized it until now,

but I feel like this is who I am.

I want to sing,

I want to twirl around in this dress.

Yeah? That's good.

I'm laughing.

I'm glad to hear that.

And thank you for this.

- I love it. - Good.

- What? - Ah, sorry.

I just thought you are so beautiful.

So you say.

- What are you folding? - Hmm?

- Ah, a crane. - It's yours.

I'll take it. You're very good with your hands.

- It looks like you, Seira. - Huh?!

Sleek and pretty.

- Really? - Yeah.

♪ I can't choose the last words

♪ I want to say to you,

♪ because if I cry, I won't be able

♪ to send you off with a smile

♪ If I could see the future,

♪ I'd still choose the same path

♪ I held tightly so I wouldn't let go

♪ I engraved it so I wouldn't forget

♪ Every time I see your hands and your smile,

♪ I'm sure I'll cry

This is really good.

It's good, right?

Okay.

In the upcoming collection,

let's put this between numbers 6 and 7.

What?!

Yay!

It's growing.

Your subscribers and in one week has 7 million views.

Suddenly 5th in the charts.

The influencer Naenano

retweeted the video, which was a big help.

It's amazing, rare in this day and age.

It doesn't happen very often.

I'm just a little... nervous because you've become so popular.

I have no time to be excited, or rather

I'm trembling.

My knees are shaking.

Seira, I want you to consider quitting the preschool.

Yes.

I'm not saying right now.

I'm sure you have circumstances.

I have one more important favor to ask you, Oto.

Ah, hello?

Yes, hello?

Did you get my letter?

Yes.

Ander Sonia is a famous brand that you might not know Gran Gran,

but it's a very safe place.

I got one dress that will be part of the upcoming exhibition.

Is that so?

Yeah...

Are you angry?

Maybe I'm not happy about it.

Forgive me.

Gran Gran, I know how much you hate fashion.

- But I... - Sorry, Soramame.

It's time for me to make dinner. Talk to you later.

Soramame.

- You look... good together. - What?

You two.

Huh? What are you talking about?

"I'm Sure I'll Cry" was a big hit. So cheers.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

But yeah, BPM is really amazing, I hope you guys make it to Kohaku!

- What? I want to be in Kohaku! - Right?!

With that dress on and that song,

I feel like I can do anything now.

Well, if you guys make it to Kohaku,

I'll make your outfits.

- Oh, I love that! - Yeah, sure.

Oh, that's a promise.

- Let's make pinky swear. - Pinky swear?

- The three of us? - Right. One at a time, then.

- Okay. - Maybe like this? Let's do it.

- Ow, ow, ow! - Sorry, sorry!

- Sorry. This way. - Ready?

♪ Pinky swear, pinky swear

♪ If you tell a lie

♪ Drink 1,000 needles

♪ and cut off a finger!

Okay...

Are we done?

Wow. It's amazing.

The more I watch it, the more and more views it gets.

Yeah...

The world we live in became wonderful now.

You sounded like an old man.

Oh, look! A commenter wrote "cute outfit."

Well, there are a lot more comments like that.

I knew they would like the ohajiki buttons.

Wow, I'm so happy...

- Hey, Soramame. - Yeah?

Listen,

I am...

moving out of this house.

What?

I'm home. Oh, you guys are here.

Good, I bought some imagawayaki.

- I'll make some tea. - Oh, Mrs. Kyoko,

I need to talk to you.

- An apartment provided by Universe? - Yes.

They say I can get in there at a discount.

Also, I'm quitting my part-time job.

I see...

That's great. Isn't it?

You're starting anew.

I'd really like to stay here.

Must be that, right? Since BPM has become popular,

It's not about living in the same boarding house

but living in it with a girl won't make a good impression.

Yes, actually...

that's what Ms. Isobe is concerned about.

Like the media.

What an acting.

- What? - You're acting like a celebrity.

You even changed the way you live to be successful?

Ah... I really don't get it.

- Soramame! - She understands.

She's just feeling lonely.

Let's give her some space.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

What are you drawing?

Hm? A field of rape blossoms.

When I finish drawing this,

I'll give it to you. - For me?

Yeah. It's a farewell drawing.

A farewell token.

- Hey, listen. - Hmm? What is it?

Look at me.

Ah, you're so handsome that it's blinding.

When I see Mr. DeCaf running up the stairway of fame with 7 million views,

I, as an ordinary person, would be blinded.

You know, you're such a jerk.

I'm sorry that I was born ill-mannered.

Crying all night long, annoying my mom.

It's Hiroshi, Mrs. Kyoko asked me to deliver this.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Oh, you two.

I heard this is for departure celebration. Is it Oto-kun's departure?

This is our duck roast and soba sushi,

and this is simmered kinki, you just heat it up.

You know it, don't you, Soramame-chan? You used to work for us.

And this is from me.

Thanks, Mr. Hiroshi. Would you like to come in?

Thanks for having me... just kidding.

How could I be so inconsiderate?

Mrs. Kyoko said she'll be looking after the bathhouse today

so she went there after drinking at our restaurant.

Please, enjoy it yourselves.

It has been Hiroshi.

That day,

I waited for the bus with my mom.

Mom.

A field of rape blossoms spread out like the ocean.

So beautiful...

What kind of flower is this? What's the name?

- Ra... - It tickles...

Rape blossoms

And then we went to Fukuoka.

Even now, I still can't forget it.

Mom! Mom!

Mom! Where are you?

Where did you go?!

I'm still here!

Mom!

At the Hakata station,

my aunt was there to pick me up.

I'm still here!

And I never saw her again.

What about your father?

Hmm? He was a painter, but when I was a baby,

he ran off with one of his models.

He got what he deserved. About a year later,

he got sick and died.

I see...

Soramame,

did you ever hesitated about becoming

a fashion designer?

I did.

I'm in the same profession as that woman who abandoned her daughter.

But...

I could fight it.

Oscar de la Renta got me obsessed.

Soramame, you're strong.

Cheerful, and strong.

I'm not strong.

Oto, you know it best.

On that dark river.

How could you forget it?

Yes, but...

I wanted to be strong,

so I thought

I'd try to smile as much as I could.

I thought something good would

happen tomorrow.

And then

I met someone like you, Oto.

Oto.

You're leaving, right?

I was... going to say this earlier.

What is it?

It won't change.

Even if we are apart,

nothing will change between us.

Theme Song: Yorushika - Algernon

Me,

our relationship.

- Oh, the simmered fish. - What?

- The one we heated up. - Ah.

- Oh no. - That's right.

Thank you.

Whoa, almost 7.8 million views.

That's great. Here.

Okay, thank you.

Oh, there's fireworks here.

Sparklers... that brings back memories.

Soramame.

Hey, hey?

It's a fireworks display in the Kirishima mountains, where I live.

You have to see it.

I am looking...

I can see it in my head.

I can hear it.

I'm going to do that too!

Over there,

I can see the Kirishima mountains.

I'm wearing a yukata.

What kind of yukata?

Well, my Gran Gran made it for me.

On a dark blue cloth...

with morning glory flowers

dancing.

It must be beautiful.

No, you're wearing one too.

I don't have one.

No, I can at least make you a yukata by then.

Lying on the grass and watching it.

Fireworks

are going off right above us.

That's nice...

In the summer...

Will I really see the fireworks with you?

I would love to.

Really?

Let's watch the fireworks

like this.

Yeah.

We held hands into the twilight.

Dreaming of summer fireworks.

But...

summer...

never came for us, right?

The two of us

never had our summer.

Keep it up, keep it up, yup

Back home in a daze, rubbing my eyes

I'm burnt out, I'm going to bed,

fell down asleep right away

No weekend plans,

little regrets piling up

Days that I miss you but can't make it happen

No one knows what the right answer is

But if you keep looking down, you'll never notice it,

the sparkling blue sky

Everything will be all right, it feels like it,

I'll dream as many times as I want

Yeah, it's gonna be all right, no matter what the day,

even so, my dear life

Everything will be all right always

Echoing melody

Every little scene softly light up my heart

You are not alone

Let’s live it up…

Let’s live it up

Let’s live it up…

With you, it's gonna be all right

Let’s live it up!

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My collection?!

As expected of Touku Asagi's daughter.

This is your mother, right?

Tell it properly what you were going to say.

Why are you leaving at a time like this?