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Until I entered high school two months ago, I thought I... But I didn't know

anything.

The dampness of my uniform's hem, wet from someone leaning their umbrella up

against me.

Smell of mothballs clinging to someone's suit, like a ghost.

Bodies, warm, pushing up against my back.

The chill breeze of the air conditioner against my face.

When I was little, the sky was closer.

So much closer.

That's why I like the rain.

It's like I can smell the sky coming.

On most rainy mornings, I don't take the transfer.

I exit out the station gates.

Chocolate and beer.

She looks familiar, though.

Here. Oh, thank you.

Have... I'm sorry, but have we met before?

No.

Right. Yeah, of course. My mistake. It's okay.

Yeah, that fits.

Huh?

A faint clap of thunder.

Clouded skies.

Perhaps rain comes.

And if so, stay with me.

I'm home.

Oh, hey.

I bought croquettes.

Cool.

Dinner's almost ready.

Thank you.

Where's Ma?

Ran out.

More for us?

Did she say anything?

Just the same note. Don't come looking for me.

But maybe we should... I'm sure she'll be back after fighting with her

boyfriend.

Oh, I found a place. I'll be moving in next month.

With her?

She's ready. I'm ready.

That's why Mom left. You told her you were moving in together.

Didn't you?

You know, I wish she would realize we're not kids anymore.

That's the only reason she dates guys our age. It's disgusting.

Okay, fine.

Why don't I just go live with Hiro? How's that?

She looks young for her age. So what?

That's because she's never worked an honest day in her life.

It's you.

You're the one who looks like a hundred miles of shitty highway.

Okay.

Since I look so beat up, you do the dishes.

Won't you be glad to have more space?

Suppose so.

Help me move, okay?

Sure.

Hey, have you heard of this?

Hmm.

What is this, a haiku?

It's a tonka.

Okay.

Ask Ma when she gets back.

On sunny mornings, I transfer to the subway and head here, like I'm supposed

to.

Like I'm supposed to.

What a joke.

It's raining.

Well, good morning.

Good morning.

Hey. Is it a school holiday?

What about you?

Early retirement?

I'm skipping work again.

And knocking back a couple of beers in the park, apparently.

I have to say, it's not exactly my idea of a power breakfast.

Maybe you should eat something. You seem to know a lot about the subject.

Oh, no, it's not me. I don't drink. My mom's the drinker.

You wanted me to eat something?

Will these do?

I can see it in your eyes. You think I'm nuts.

No, I was... It's okay.

I promise I'm saner than most. Just another human being full of quirks,

little foibles.

Maybe.

Definitely.

Okay, it's about time for me to go.

Off to school?

Rain's letting up, and that's the deal I made. Can only cut classes on rain days.

Well, then maybe we'll see each other again.

I mean, it's gonna rain again.

Someday.

And then, just like that, it was the first day of Kanto's rainy season.

A co- A shoemaker?

I heard ya. You were gonna say it.

Cobbler. But I don't know. I like it.

The design. I'm creating something.

Truly making something.

I suck at it. Bad. But it's what I want to do.

I know that now. Or, well, I can admit that now.

I've never told anyone this before.

Do you have any idea how late you are?

You know why I called you here. Don't even act like you don't.

Oh, come on.

Evenings before I went to sleep.

mornings in the moment I woke up.

I was praying for rain.

Because on sunny days, I was there.

A place filled with children.

And I was filled with impatience.

She lives in a world where people work.

They do what they're meant to do.

And that place is a world away from where I am.

And she... She represents every secret that world holds.

Right now, I only know two things.

One, she looks at me like I'm just another 15-year-old kid.

And two, this is what I'm meant to do.

The only thing that's going to get me out of this place.

And into that world full of secrets.

Well, hey, good morning.

I kind of thought you might not come today.

I mean, it's a miracle you haven't been fired yet.

Wow,

that's beautiful.

Hey!

I can't see?

No, not yet. Maybe never.

Really? Yes, really.

Come on, sit down over there.

I brought breakfast.

I have enough for two.

That's all right. I've brought my own.

I'm not big on chocolate.

I can cook, you know.

Oh?

Wow, you can. Hey, my mom used to make those.

Wait, I'm not really that good.

A cookie, you know.

Never was.

It's your own fault, though.

That's a side of you I didn't expect.

What?

Oh, sorry.

But it's tasty in its own way. It's got bite.

You're just saying that. I'm not.

Can I have another?

Thank you.

Oh, my babies always buy such great presents.

Hey.

What do you think?

Do you think it's too late for me?

The thing was, I could actually taste it.

It had flavor.

That sounds like you better.

I wouldn't go that far.

It's just nice to be able to taste something other than liquor or

chocolate. Everything else was flavorless. My tongue is numb as the

rest of me.

I think you deciding to just quit was really for the best.

Maybe so.

Strange hearing you talk like this.

Gently like you're touching something you think you could break.

Because back then, when I found it...

Hard to even breathe.

Much less talk.

You didn't believe me.

You only heard the rumors.

All the little whispers.

Why did you believe them so quickly?

We'll start the resignation paperwork after the holiday. I'll notify the

higher-ups. Hey, thanks for doing this. I mean, it's not like we're together

anymore. I'm glad, really.

Huh? About that old woman you met.

You know, the one you keep talking about who brings her lunch to the park.

It seems like you really struck a chord.

I think it's great you have someone to talk to.

Get some rest, okay?

And ever since then, I've been nothing.

Nothing but lies.

Thank you.

Here, this is for you.

For me?

I've always ended up eating your food.

And you said you wanted it, right?

This book isn't cheap.

My gosh, thank you so much!

It's my pleasure.

It's the vamp that... Wow!

I'm making a pair right now. I so need this.

Really? For yourself?

I haven't decided whose shoes yet.

They're women's shoes.

But I haven't been able to get them right and...

It just happened.

It wasn't like walking anymore.

More like falling.

I'm sorry.

Are you talking about your job?

A lot of things.

I don't know anything about her.

What her job even is.

Her age.

Why she's here, drinking so much.

Why is she so...

Pained.

Yes, so much pain.

I don't even know her name.

I can't stop thinking about her.

Like someone just flicked a switch.

The sunny days came one after another.

Oh sure, now I think to myself, I'm glad that he's not skipping class anymore.

But in reality... I wish the rainy season never ended.

This park is so big.

I can't believe we're in Shinjuku.

Pardon us. Go ahead.

This is the Japanese Gardens, right?

Where should we go next?

Isn't there a greenhouse?

Let's check it out.

It's like a totally different place on sunny days.

Thanks for the help.

And how about as a thank you, you stay and have dinner with us? Sorry, but I've

got my part-time job today.

This late?

And I don't want to impose. Not at all.

I'm going to be living with him from now on. I mean, I'll be sick of him saying-

Hey, I can hear you.

Well then, see you later.

Oh, I think he's a really cute kid.

Yeah, if you don't look below his ankles.

Handmade moccasins.

That's awesome.

Oh, really? Come on, they look stupid.

Why don't you know? He might have talent.

Hey, I wonder if he'd make a pair of them for me.

Oh, baby, come on.

Takao? A designer?

Let's just be honest about this, okay?

My brother moved out, and the rainless days continued.

I had no excuse to head to that place.

And then, it was summer vacation.

I worked part-time almost every day over the summer.

Vocational school wasn't gonna be cheap. I needed to work my ass off.

Tuition, tools, leather.

Not like I'm gonna get some grant.

Sure, I missed her, but... But if I cling to those feelings, I'll never get

out of here.

I'll be stuck.

And she'll be stuck.

So I'll keep working.

I'm going to make a pair of shoes that will make her want to get up and walk.

And find her way.

What will the weather be tomorrow?

I'm not a bit smarter at the age of 27 than I was at the age of 15.

I've always been here Stuck Stuck in the same place

I swear, dude, I was confused for a week.

I can't believe it was him.

English class is no big deal.

That's because Kiso's a missionary.

Oh, my God.

Akatsuki!

Oh, wow.

Look at you.

Beach much?

I know. Pretty bad, right?

Speak for yourself. I look good.

Why didn't we see you, dude? Worked the whole time.

The whole time?

School, part-time job, housework, that's no life, man.

Hey, I skip school sometimes.

Now that you mention it, you are late a lot. A whole lot.

Yep. If it's raining, he never makes first period.

I've got a condition where I can't ride the subway on rainy mornings. And this

is a disease.

Miss Yukino.

Miss Yukino!

Sato, I'm so sorry. All right, girls, and Sato, save it for later. I'm sorry,

everyone. I'll be here until after fifth period, so let's just wait until then.

I can't believe it.

She is actually here.

You didn't hear about Yuki quitting?

Didn't know her?

Or hear that?

Then you cut more class than I thought.

The third year girls started it.

Oh man, those bitches were just merciless to that poor woman. It was

tragic.

They were awful.

And you can think what you want, she didn't do anything.

Someone's boyfriend thought she was hot and so they were mean to her because of

it. Those rumors got all the way to her parents.

Her parents heard them. I can't imagine.

Then she just stopped showing up.

I think... She should have called the damn cops.

But you know, if she would, the principal would have put the ant on

that. And he wouldn't do anything about it. He didn't want any more bad

publicity for his stupid school.

Makes me sick. He's worse than they are.

Hey, what's the matter?

Those upperclassmen.

Do you know them?

Because he sucks at it and he's a loser.

God, you're such a bitch.

But man, you sure go through him.

What do you want, fish?

Are you Aizawa?

Another fan.

Hardly. Who the hell are you?

Miss Yukino.

You heard she's quitting, right?

Huh?

Oh, please, you think I care about some slutty hag?

What the fuck is your problem?

I'm gonna like this.

You should get a t-shirt.

Are you sure you're alright? Ah, holy shit.

You love her.

What a creep.

Does he even know how old she is? I wonder how far he got.

He looks inexperienced. You can do it now.

It's not against school policy.

Not legal either.

Busted. You should be thanking us.

for the rain.

A faint clap of thunder.

Even if rain comes not, I will stay here, together with you.

Yes, that's the correct answer.

That's the right response to the tongue I told you when we first met.

If it rains, I wonder if you will be staying here.

In response to that verse, I answer,

Even if it doesn't rain, I will be here.

I know it.

Classic Japanese literature.

Miss Yukino, I... I'm sorry.

I thought you would realize it. I mean, it seems so obvious.

Everyone in town seems to know about the classic lit teacher.

But then again, you're always off in your own little world, aren't you?

Wait a minute. What happened to your face?

I was acting like you and drank too much beer.

Then I tripped and fell on the Yamanote platform.

Oh my god.

I'm kidding.

I just got in a little fight.

I didn't even know I were running. I was still being so...

I think this might... This might be... The happiest...

Time of my life.

I love you.

What?

Yukino, I can't help it. I think I've fallen in love with you.

Not Yukino. Miss Yukino.

I'm going to be moving next week.

Back to my hometown in Shikoku.

I made the decision a while back.

I was practicing how to walk on my own.

There in that place.

Even if I'm barefoot.

So then?

So... I want to thank you for everything, Akatsuki.

Thank you.

For your hospitality.

And for the clothes.

I'll get changed now.

But wait, you're sorry-

I've got my things.

So I'm go- I'm gonna go now. It was nice meeting you.

I brought breakfast.

I have enough for two.

I haven't decided whose shoes yet.

They're women's shoes.

I was acting like you and drank too much beer.

Then I tripped and fell on the Yamanote platform.

A faint clap of thunder.

Even if rain comes not, I will stay here.

Together with you.

Yukino, I want you to forget what I told you earlier.

I couldn't love someone like you. I hate you.

I thought it the second I saw you. In the park?

You were just poison.

Drinking beer in the morning, quoting some stupid tanka to me?

You! Listening to other people talking all day!

Just so you never have to reveal a thing about yourself.

You knew who I was. I was just a kid.

What were you thinking? What's wrong with you?

If I'd known you were a teacher, I would never have told you anything about me or

my dreams.

You don't think I can do it. You don't really think I'll ever amount to

anything.

What? Is that why you didn't say anything to me?

You thought maybe you'd humor the little kid?

Indulge his fantasies for a little while? Just string him along?

Go on, say it.

I'll never measure up to my dreams. You knew from the beginning.

You could have just admitted it.

You played along.

So tell me, God damn it.

Tell me that little kids should run along to school.

Tell me that you hate me. Say it. Come on, listener. Say something for a

change.

You losers.

It's because you act like that.

You never say what's important. You pretend it's none of your business.

You've been living your whole life alone.

Every morning, every morning I would have my sister go to school.

I was scared that she was going to go back there.

But then you came and you

saved me. Oh, my God.

Oh, my God, you saved me.

I don't know.

Kowareta jo yato Machikado dewa sou daremo ga isoide ta

Kimi janai warui no wa jibun no Hagesa wo

kakusenai boku no ho sa Lady kimi

wa ame ni kemuru Suita eki wo sukoshi hashitta

Summer ended, and summer uniforms became winter ones.

Finals barely squeaked by there.

I wasted who knows how many pieces of expensive leather.

Winter break, part-time job again.

And every time I added a layer, I... I thought... I thought of her.

Thank you.

you

kata ga kawaita shatsu kaisatsu wo deru koro kimi no machi ja mou

ame wa koguri ni naru kyou dake ga ashita ni

tsuzuiteru konna fu ni kimi to wa owarenai

lady kimi wa ima mo koushite

chisame no kasa mo sasazu ni

Oh Oh

Oh Oh Oh Oh

Oh

Oh

So...

I realize now, I was learning to walk as well.

I haven't mastered the steps.

I fall too.

But I'm on my path.

My path.

And one day, that path will take me to her.