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We're both girls, and yet...

We're in Class B, Yamada! You're with me!

Thank goodness!

Tomoka Kase

Oh. I'm in Class B, too.

We started dating not that long ago...

The weather has been overcast and a bit unpredictable lately, but it looks like change is in the air.

Starting tomorrow, we can expect fair weather and clear skies.

Going forward...

It's Kase-san!

I-is everything okay?!

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Can I call you?

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Yeah... Sure...

Hello?! Yamada speaking!

Uh...

I know who you are.

This is Kase, by the way.

Yes, I know... Of course you are! I mean, I prepared myself for this!

Why would you have to "prepare" yourself? Anyway, what were you doing just now?

Now? I took a bath earlier, and now I...

Well, I'm reading a book about greenery!

"Greenery"?

Ah.

By the way...

Um, Kase-san?

Yeah, what?

The truth is, I haven't... Well, I don't have much experience talking to boys.

You're actually the first person I've ever dated.

I-it's kind of embarrassing, right? Seeing as how we're third-years and all.

No, it's not embarrassing! Like, not at-

Oh. Still...

couples usually go out on dates and stuff, right?

What was that just now?! H-hello? Hello? Oh, no!

Uh, don't worry. It's nothing.

Are you okay?

You sound like you're out of breath, Kase-san!

I know your training is important, but you can't overdo it! Kase-san?

I'm fine. Seriously, no problem.

Oh, really? Thank goodness.

So, what SPECIFICALLY would you like me to do?

Uh...

Hello? Kase-san? Kase-san?!

Y-Yamada...

Just do whatever you want.

Huh? Really, that's it?

Yeah.

Oh, jeez... Okay!

Yeah. Well, good night.

No, I DO want to! I do!

Will you... go out with me?

Ah! It's fine, though, if you don't want to. I'm sorry.

I've felt the same way about you, for so long.

Just being with her is... it's like a dream!

I love Kase-san, and she loves me!

I don't know what to do with myself!

Just do whatever you want.

Dating someone isn't as clear-cut as I'd thought.

Still, at times like this...

...a home-cooked lunch is the way to go!

Huh? Kase-san's out today?!

The track club needed her, so she said she'd be back later.

So then, she IS out!

I just want to go to sleep...

What, THERE?

It'll be my first time to Okinawa! And my first time on a plane!

Okay, everyone, settle down.

If you get all worked up now, you'll burn yourselves out before we even get there.

We're YOUNG, so we'll be fine!

Got that right!

Could it be, ladies, that you're trying to provoke me?

It's almost too much to take! Right, Yamada?

YO!

Working hard again today, huh?

Oh, jeez. Thanks a lot, Mikawa.

What's with you? You were sighing and stuff, so I thought I'd try to cheer you up.

"Sighing"?

I was? Like, right now?

Okay, well, see you.

Bye!

Uh, yeah.

I was... sighing?

No! I have to get through this!

Ah! Oh no, I sighed!

Yamada! Good morning!

Good morning, Kase-san!

Um! Actually, I...

Hold on a second. So, I-

Good morning!

Hey! What the heck are you doing?!

It was SO boring with you gone yesterday!

Let's all go to Class D together!

Suzuki said she'd write that article for the club magazine, but it's not happening.

Huh? She STILL hasn't done it yet?

I told her to get on it, but she just...

C'mon, Kase! You've gotta give her the smackdown!

Yeah! That's right!

Just do it! C'mon, please! The thing is, we...

"Sorry."

Kase-san sure is popular.

Y-yeah.

Well, I guess it's fine.

I'll talk to her about it at lunch.

Yamada! Let's eat already.

Ah! Um, today, Kase-san and I were going to-

Huh? Kase-san already went to the cafeteria with the Track Club.

What?!

You're sleeping AGAIN?

Yamada-san, are you...

Did you and Kase-san hook up?

Wh-why would you ask that?!

It was just a feeling. You even made lunch for her, so...

Ah... Ah!

U-um, this is, well...

You should've told me!

Sorry. It's just sort of, well...

Here.

I'm not one to talk, but it must be hard being with someone that popular.

Still, that won't get you down, right?

Huh? You're out already? Sorry! I'll get you another one next time!

Huh? How come you didn't finish this?

Kase-san!

Delish!

That was great! Thanks so much.

My bad. It never hit me that you'd made me lunch.

I'm always running around and never sitting still, so...

No. You're kind, and really, really cool.

It's no wonder everybody likes you.

Yamada?

Oh, yeah. I guess there've been lots of things like this I've never noticed...

Things that are important.

Let's go.

Huh? Um...

This way!

Here. Take a look.

The shrubbery...?

When you were a 2nd-year, you'd tend to them during your free time, right?

Even though I bet you had just 10 minutes left after you'd eaten lunch.

You'd look after them all, from one end to the next.

You had that green umbrella for when it was raining, and wore a straw hat when it was sunny.

I would watch, thinking how amazing you are...

And hoping that, just maybe, you'd turn around and notice me.

But you...

You never looked up, no matter how long I stared at you.

What a creeper, right?

I'm just some stalker! This WHOLE time, I've been stalking your greenery!

Kase-san...

But our eyes finally met...

Right here.

Kase-san and I have been going out since spring.

I like gardening, so I'm in the Horticulture Club, while Kase-san is the star of the Track Club,

and has even competed three times in national tournaments.

She's the first person I've ever gone out with.

That's more important than the fact we're both girls.

I love her so much, I don't know what to do with myself.

Yamada, are you free today?

Huh?

Turns out we're only having a club meeting today, so I think I can leave early.

Oh, really? That almost never happens!

So, you want to come over?

Huh? Is that okay?!

Yup! My parents will be getting home late today, and I figured I'd get lonely on my own, so...

O-oh. Well, I guess that'd be okay.

Woo-hoo!

S-so, I'll just drop this stuff off at my place first.

Sure! See you later, okay?

See- Ow!

Kase-san?

Yeah. I'm fine, no worries!

What suddenly got into her?

Huh...

Well, never mind. I need to hurry home and get ready!

And now for the final check!

No texts, and change to our meeting time.

The room is nice and tidy, the desk's cleared up, and the fabrics look good!

Done and done! Now, all that's left is to wait for her to get here.

Kase-san and I, alone together in my room...

This is... this might be a big deal.

Yes...?

H-hi there!

Kase-san!

Thank you for coming! Did you find it all right?

Yeah, no problem.

I checked the map a bunch of times, so I...!

The map? Oh, so I'm sure you were fine.

Anyway, I bought THESE!

Cakes?

Let's eat them together.

Yeah!

It's a bit messy, but come on in.

S-sorry for the bother...

I feel a little embarrassed...

Here!

Uh... What?

I'll make us some tea, so just have a seat.

Oh. Okay.

Kase-san is in my room!

It's really kind of embarrassing!

But I'm so happy.

Sorry for the wait.

What's wrong? Are you feeling sick or-?

No, I'm fine!

I was just thinking, your bed is so fluffy!

O-oh, so that's it.

You sure have a lot of books in here...

Oh. This one's all in English.

It's published by the National Trust, a conservational charity in the UK.

Huh...

England is a kind of mecca for gardeners.

I'd like to go there someday.

What?! Yamada, you're going to England? For life?

Huh? No, no way. I can't even speak English! I just thought it'd be nice to visit.

You're pretty amazing, you know.

What? I'm really not... Anyway, let's have some cake! Okay?

They're shortcakes!

Here, Yamada. You can have mine.

You like these, right?

Huh? Y-yes, I do, but it's the strawberry that makes the cake.

Oh, cut it out. Just say "Aah."

Aah!

Is it good?

Yup, yup!

I'll sit and eat here, too!

You sure do like strawberry shortcake, huh?

Yamada...

Hm?

Are you...? That is...

You and me...

You're okay doing this? With me?

Hm?

Well...?

Does she mean, kissing?

Maybe she means a kiss.

Um, well...

Yeah. Yes. I am.

If YOU want to, that is.

Ah! Just give me a minute. I want to drink this first.

O-ow!

Yamada... You don't get it, do you?

Sorry. I guess I got the wrong idea when you invited me over.

No! I-I do get it!

Don't lie. You don't understand.

I'm not lying! And I DO understand, for real!

Kase-san, I want to be with-

Do you, Yamada?

Because I want us to be together. Like, for real.

"For real"?

What does that...?

Kase-san smells so good... Like that herb, an aromatic.

Huh? What was it called...?

Hello?

Yes, I'm home.

Oh. Yes. I'm here with a friend. And she brought cake!

Huh? Did I "thank" her? Yes, of course I did!

Yes. I know already, jeez!

Yeah. Okay. See you then.

Oh... That was my mom. She said she'll be home soon.

Wh-what?

That freaked me out! Is your volume set on MAX or what?

Huh? I-I don't think so.

Oh. I guess it was...

Yamada.

Come here. Have a seat.

Ow!

Body slam!

We can do this again next time.

"N-next time"?

I can't believe I got to leave school early today!

I'm so happy... I might not be able to sleep tonight!

Before I forget, are you wearing perfume? You smell REALLY good.

I-I'm sorry! I stink? Like, sweat?

No, NO! Not at all. Just now, I smelled something faint but really nice.

Like an herb... Lemongrass!

Lemon? Oh.

Maybe it was this.

I use this after practice. It's a body spray. Give me your hand.

Okay.

Wow, that's cold! Ah! But, yes, this is what I smelled!

It's like lemongrass!

Can I stay like this... for just a little while, Yamada?

That scent of lemongrass... It lingered for so long.

Our estimated arrival time at Naha Airport will be 10:00 AM.

That's the sky!

We're flying! Look, this plane is flying!

And they even gave us DRINKS!

I can't take it... Flying is so much fun!

Hey, Mikawatchi...

Huh? Um, you can take off your seat belt now.

I don't want to take it off... But I think there may be reason for me to-!

Mikawatchi? Are you all right?

G-gotta use the toilet!

Okay...

I hope she's okay.

Whoa! This thing is SUPER tropical!

What, what is?

It's a blend of tropical orange and black tea, and it rocks!

What are you talkin' about?

For real! Like, seriously!

Fine, then give me some!

I can't handle this sort of thing...

Maybe some music will drown them out...

The hell? If you think I'm lying, just try some!

Dude, shut up. Fine, lemme try some.

Do it!

This has gotta suck.

Nah, for real...!

Hey. Let's go, Yamada. I wanna show you something.

K..Kase-san!

Ah! Um, Kase-san?

This is it. Here, look.

Right? Pretty great, don't-?

It's great! It's SO great!

It's always sunny above the clouds. Did you know that, Kase-san?

Huh? Y-yeah. I guess I did...

Even on bad days, when I'm feeling down or when one of my flowers wilts...

I know that it's always, always sunny up above the clouds.

When I think about that, it gives me the strength to keep doing my best! You know?!

Yes. I do.

The other day, when I took first place in the regional prelims, someone from another team filed a complaint.

The girl in the next lane fell, and they thought that I'd tripped her.

We fought the decision, and finally got to do the race over...

It didn't change anything, though.

Everyone just wants to win. I get that.

But still...

Anyway.

When I look out at this sky, none of that matters.

Whatever happens, it's always sunny up here. Right?

Wow! The sky is so different here!

And the hibiscus is already blooming!

Makes you glad to have been born...

Mikawatchi! Say "cheese"!

Why'd you have to go taking my picture?!

I-I'm glad you're feeling better, at least.

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She's so cute...

I feel alive again!

Here, Yamada.

It's so good!

Oh, sorry! Here.

It's sweet and sour!

Cheese.

Mikawa! When did you-?

Never mind that. I'll take your picture for you!

Okay, say "Cheese"!

Yamada, let's buy something that matches.

Souvenirs

Yeah! Like, something small we can always carry around.

Wow, you're such a girl.

What's wrong with being a girl?

It's neither good nor bad.

What does that mean?!

Oh! Look, it's Kase-san!

Hey, help us choose some souvenirs for the junior students!

Ah. Okay, I'm coming.

Sorry. I'll get with you later.

Sure.

Kase-san and I have different hotel rooms...

Look! Now THAT'S an ocean view!

And this bed is mine!

Hey, that's not fair!

I can see the beach, right from my fluffy bed!

Yay~!

Jeez...

I'm glad to be with Mikawatchi...

I'm gonna use the bath !

But honestly, I wish I could've stayed with Kase-san.

Women

Nice! There's no one here!

Wow, it's so pretty!

On my way

Kase

Huh?! What gives?!

So, what did you buy them?

Huh? "Chinsu..." something-or-other.

T... Taking a bath with Kase-san is just-

It's too late to say that NOW. Anyway, I'm going in!

This tub is super huge, right?

Okay, let's have a race!

Hey, quit swimming!

Yamada... It's hard for you to take a bath with me here, isn't it?

I'm used to it, changing and showering with my other track members, but...

if you feel uncomfortable, I-I'll make sure not to look.

Kase! Are you coming or what?

I'm the queen of the bath, girl!

I told you not to swim!

Shut up already!

I'll be right there.

I'm going in, okay?

I-I'll just take a bath in our room...

We've got free time tomorrow,

so how about we sneak away together?

Um, well...

Let's just talk about it tomorrow.

Yeah. Tomorrow.

Jeez, I'm such a...!

We've got free time tomorrow, so how about we sneak away together?

On my way

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What gives, Yamada?

So, starting now, you'll be spending free time in your groups. Make sure you don't get lost.

Okay, dismissed!

Come with me.

Um... What?

Quit crying already, Yamada.

Are you dumping me?

Huh?

I feel like, after you saw me naked, you've sort of hated me.

It happens sometimes. You can be friends with someone,

but after changing in front of each other for PE or whatever, they just become distant.

I thought for sure that's what you-

You're wrong!

I just... I was surprised, that's all.

Huh?

I've only ever seen you with your clothes on, and I...

I'm nothing but flab, so I got really embarrassed!

There's no way I could be in a bath with you!

I'm sorry you got the wrong idea, Kase-san. I'm so sorry!

Kase-san?

Oh, jeez...

Thank goodness!

Let's come here again.

Huh?

To Okinawa. But just you and me next time.

Yeah!

It's a promise.

The coral that Kase-san and I found had the scent of summer...

We'll be seeing clouds and rain all this week, so be sure to take an umbrella with you when going out.

Hello? Oh, yes.

It's been a while.

Um, we're actually about to talk about it right now.

Yes. I swear... I'm already nervous, Senpai.

I think Yamada-san could easily get into Seigyoku University.

Oh, really?

She'd be in for sure if she could improve her English a bit more.

Thank you so much. You'll have to study harder, Yui.

Yeah...

Ah!

Yamada!

Kase-san!

I saw you in the hallway earlier. Did you finish up with the counselor?

Yeah...

I've decided to... try for Nikkyo University.

O-oh, really?

Still, even with a recommendation, I might fail the entrance exam.

Th-that's not true! You can do it, Kase-san!

I'm not so sure...

Well, I am!

Anyway, how did yours go?

Ah.

Yeah...

Which one did you go for? What school?

In the end, I went with something local.

Seigyoku Women's University. My parents say it's an easy commute... back home.

Oh. I see.

I don't think I could pack up and move somewhere else either, so I-

That's great! Seigyoku is a good school.

I think it'll suit you. Yeah.

Plus, there's a lot of greenery around there.

Yeah.

So, what?

The Horticulture Club works even in the rain?

Come rain or shine, there are no days off for gardening!

Okay! Then, I'll help!

Huh? But, your umbrella!

Don't need one!

Over there is-

Hydrangea, right?

Yes!

Wh-where should we put it?

Next to that red pot over there.

Okay. One, two...

One, two!

Those flowers sure are lucky. I wish you could help ME grow, too.

Huh?

Wh-what are you talking about?

I'd like you to protect me from weeds and bugs and stuff, and give me water...

That way, I'd get big and strong!

Kase-san, what are you saying?!

Sounds good, right? I'd like to be a flower.

Wait, the rain! You'll get wet!

A flower, huh?

I think Kase-san is a lot like a flower...

And the one she's most like is a sunflower.

Because it grows big and tall, reaching straight for the sun.

Say, Yamada...

Hm?

Why the literature department?

Oh. Well, um...

Ah! Sorry, gimme a sec.

Yes, hello?

Yeah. That's where I've decided to go.

Huh? Okay.

Wait, really?

Ah.

I'm with a friend right now.

Let's talk about this tonight.

Well, see you tomorrow!

Oh. Yeah.

See you.

Why the literature department?

Whoa, you went with Seigyoku University?

So you're staying here after all?

Yeah, I guess...

What about you?

Well, I'll go with whoever takes me.

Whoa! Talk about random!

Well, my life is mine to live!

Are you sure about this, Yamada? Like, for real?

RUNNER - Special Autumn Edition

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Includes training regimen

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Name: Zephyranthes

Found on an embankment

where I sang with Yamada

Perennial plant in the Amaryllis family

Blooms with white, yellow and pink flowers

Also known as a rain lily because it blooms

after rainstorms

What do you mean?

Kase-san! She got an athletics recommendation to a school in Tokyo.

You know that, right?

Taking a test doesn't make it said and done!

Of course it does!

No, you're wrong!

Third-years may drop out of their clubs in the summer,

but Kase-san is going to keep on running, right?

Face facts, Yamada!

Nope, not listening! Can't hear you!

What will you do if she goes to Tokyo?

How can I...? Nothing's for sure yet.

I swear!

Still, that's how things go, I guess.

Huh?

You and I met in our first year of high school.

We didn't know each other before then, right?

Oh, yeah.

We've been following the same pattern, over and over, since middle school.

Yeah.

And when we're at college, we'll have new encounters ahead of us... That goes for Kase-san as well.

See? Look over there.

Come on. Cut it out, Kase!

You say that, but it looks like you're having fun.

K..Kase-san? Seriously, what's with you? Jeez!

You're enjoying yourself, right? Just do it.

Kase-san?

Okay. Let's go.

Yeah.

Kase-san! Don't go!

Okay, see you later...

Wait! Yui, you forgot your bag.

Huh?

Pull yourself together already.

G'morning, Kase!

Morning training again? You're SO busy!

G'morning. Ah!

'Morning, Yamada.

G-good morning.

What...

What am I doing?

Once we graduate, we might not even see each other.

But during that time...

I want to talk to her, more and more.

I want to always...

I want to be with her, forever!

Hello...?

What's with you, Yamada...?

Huh?

Did I do something wrong?

No, not... Not really.

Is it because I'm going to Tokyo?

That's not...!

That's not it.

I guess not, huh?

I haven't even been accepted yet, so...

B-but you will! You'll get in for sure!

The thing is, Yamada...

Yes?

I don't want to be away from you.

The other day... It was just too much.

I told my coach I was turning down the recommendation, and I'd be going to a local school instead.

A local one?

It turned into this big meeting... They even called me to the principal's office.

So that's what happened?

I want to be with you, Yamada. I'm serious.

And I...!

Even if you DO go to Tokyo, I'll call you every day and I'll go see you whenever I can! So...

Good luck on your test.

Thank you, Yamada.

Of course.

Kase-san is leaving today.

Ah!

Kase-san!

Your entrance exam is tomorrow, right?

Yup. That it is.

I'm about to take the night shinkansen to get there.

Do your best out there in Tokyo!

Thanks.

The schoolyard seems sort of bigger...

Huh?

Oh. You noticed?

Of course I did. I'm always looking at it!

Thank you!

You're the only one who'd say something like that!

The Culture Festival is coming up,

and the wind instrument and orchestral clubs could use the room, right?

So, I thought I'd clear out some space for them.

It seems like kind of a waste, though...

Not at all. This space belongs to everyone!

Yamada. You always tell me how great I am...

But to me, you're the one who's great.

Huh?

You ARE great.

Sorry.

Hello?

Oh, yes! I'm headed there now.

Once we graduate, we'll have new encounters awaiting us.

When will I get to Tokyo? Uh... Well, it's gonna take some time.

But even once we're in college...

I know, right?

Okay, see you tonight.

That was a friend of mine who lives over there.

She said she'd meet me at Tokyo Station. She's SUPER nice!

Oh, really? She sounds like a good friend.

On that day...

Okay, Yamada.

Do your best, yeah?

And you, too!

...the setting sun was so beautiful.

The school's been so quiet without Kase-san here...

It's just empty.

No! What's empty is...

ME!

I can't be away from Kase-san...

I can't let her go!

The train bound for Shin-Osaka and Tokyo will soon be departing.

This is it, Kase.

Do your best, okay?

I will, Coach!

Remember, you're getting off at the last stop.

I'm not in elementary school anymore, Coach.

I'm coming!

Yamada?!

I'm going to Tokyo, too!

To be with you!

Yamada!

I'm coming!

I can't bear to be without you!

I need you, Kase-san!

Yamada...

I...

I'm so happy.

It all began with a t-shirt drenched in glittering sweat

You were shining brighter than anyone else

I felt it was love at first sight

and my mind set off on a new journey

I ran like a summer wind after the rain

as if to overtake the blinding sun

Hoping to paint my world with the colors of love

I splashed its tones across a brand new page

Checking magazine horoscopes to see if stars align

Hoping our signs will point to a future

This bruised heart couldn't take another beating

until your kindness came to mend it back to full

And before I knew it, the wounds my heart showed began to fade

the moment it bore witness to your carefree everyday self

One of these days, when we talk about our dreams, your face will light up

then we'll lock eyes and smile at one another

When you want to protect what's most important to you

take the first step forward and have faith in yourself

If you trip up, don't run away

because it's only a minor setback

My bluff is called and stops in its tracks

leaving my heart full of questions

Having finally learned how you feel

I'm left speechless, tears springing to my eyes

Our paces may differ, but we'll walk this path together

A winding road for us to tackle together

On this white map, folded in two, I jot down a short answer

so that I may open up to you

With our harmony ringing out into my ears

I choke up, struggling to hold in my tears

I say to you, ordinary as it may seem,

"I'll always be right by your side!"

"I'll always be right by your side!"

This feeling I've been unable to express pours into the midnight sky

and rains down from above in a glittering storm

I notice a gentle breeze roaring through my heart

letting the door to tomorrow creak open

Your words transcend time and leap into eternity.

having persisted through the seasons, unwavering

At the end of our lengthy journey, we find a place just for us

so we can nourish our love for years to come

So... What about morning glories?

Morning glories? They symbolize fleeting love.

That's right.

But there's another meaning. Do you know it?

An everlasting bond.