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I also like Kou.

Then no matter who gets to be with him, we won't let it affect our friendship.

We can both like him openly.

You really like to smell things, don't you?

During the training, you put your nose close to my head. And also when we played catch...

I wanted you to like it more.

When things become important in my life, they become painful.

If your grades continue to fall, you can't get promoted to the next year.

Then I'll just quit school.

I want him to be with us,

and feel happy when we are together.

I have a good idea!

- We're here. - Seriously?

Your room is pretty spacious.

And very clean!

I thought guys all had messy rooms.

Mine is definitely cleaner than his, though.

Hey! Don't pass out!

Yes, this study session is for your sake.

Mine?

We'll each tutor you in our best subjects.

Let's prove those advanced students wrong.

No, thanks.

Spoilsport.

We brought snacks, too!

Mabuchi-kun just woke up. We're a little too enthusiastic for him right now.

Fair point. Then, let's get a head start.

What subject shall we start with?

- I want to review math. - Me, too.

Then, let's all start with that.

Does anyone know how to solve this question?

You substitute these values into the formula.

This formula?

No, I mean...

Here's the formula, right?

You assign the values here and solve it from there.

Yes, perfect.

It's not a consommé flavor.

Slackers get no chips.

Yes, she is right.

Fine.

Make room.

- Done. - Did you already solve it?

And he's correct.

You're quick on the uptake.

Are you just choosing to ignore classes?

Or did you maybe come to dislike studying?

It's not that I dislike it.

I just have no use for it anymore.

What do you mean by that?

It became unnecessary, that's all.

- Where are you going? - I'm grabbing drinks for us.

Kou, we're going to the convenience store.

Sure.

Yoshioka, you stay and help Kou.

What?

Because... you know...

I'm going to stay and help.

- Sure. - Okay.

Murao, wait up!

[Goodbye Kou]

[Math]

Sorry. Just a little peek...

That's my mom.

I wasn't deliberately keeping it a secret.

I just knew you'd become like this if you found out.

And your mom? Didn't she move back with you?

No, just me.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Kou.

You won't drop out... right?

This expression again.

I don't want to see you looking like that anymore.

Timing and subtitles by the Blue Spring Ride Team

[Ao Haru Ride Season 1]

[Episode 5]

[Three Years Ago, Nagasaki - Early Summer]

Yes?

Dinner's ready.

Go ahead first. I want to study till I get to a good stopping point.

What, again? [Mabuchi Akari]

Mom is always lonely, eating alone. [Mabuchi Akari]

You say that now, but you'll appreciate my efforts later.

I will get into great schools, be employed at a great company,

and make your life an easy one.

Thanks for the dedication.

However, enjoying dinner together

and chatting with you is far more important to me.

I know. I will be there in a second.

Stay calm, and listen to me carefully.

Your mother has lung cancer.

It has spread to her organs and bone marrow as well.

I'm sorry, but she has at most half a year left.

- Do you truly have no other family to rely— - When...

When should I have noticed so it could have been detected in time?

I'm sorry...

This is...

all my fault...

I'm so sorry...

Kou.

The person you have called is currently unavailable.

Please leave your name, and a message after the beep.

Kou. It's your brother, Yoichi.

You are not there?

Kou?

Mom just called.

She told me you shouldn't worry about her too much.

She said she'll get better and out of the hospital before you know it.

As for the house—

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry...

[I'm heading out for part-time work. Let's eat together when I get back! - Mom]

It's my fault...

Did you drop by again?

Yes, because otherwise, you and Dad would live off instant food.

It seems like Yoshioka and company came over.

Don't tell me... You gave them my address?

- Bingo. - Ask first!

Sorry, sorry.

They were just so earnest when asking, you know?

I was so happy to see what great friends you have and let it slip.

Which do you prefer, curry or stew?

I'm not hungry.

All right. Let's hold another study session!

Great idea!

There's no point if Mabuchi isn't motivated.

- Sure, but... - I'll pass.

You four, feel free to keep at it.

Hey wait, Murao!

Do you think we're forcing Kou to go along with us?

I don't think so.

Otherwise, he would've kicked us out of his house.

Let's keep up the study sessions for now, okay?

You're right. Thanks.

I started this and can't back down now.

Besides, if he flunks, he'll waste all summer on extra classes,

and he won't be able to hang out with us.

True! I want to make memories with everyone, too!

Don't you, Yuri?

Yes.

Pick whatever you want.

This is to thank you for teaching Kou.

Don't be shy.

Thank you.

Could you hand the rest to Yoshioka and the others?

Of course.

Get along with my brother, okay?

Leave him to us!

I will make sure his grades improve!

I'm counting on you!

Yes, Sir!

- Morning. - Morning.

Morning.

Morning.

Are you free after school today?

Why?

Well... Because...

I'll be teaching you English.

Shu-chan! Why...

Didn't you leave us?

No, I believed she'd come back.

So what's with the drinks?

Mabuchi-kun is not back yet.

You're right. He should be back already.

Kominato-kun, check the bathrooms for us.

I think he ditched us.

- What? - Shh!

His bag is gone.

I didn't notice.

Wow, impressive.

That brat...

I'll call him.

I give up. This study group plan is a failure!

How am I supposed to face Tanaka Sensei now?

He's not picking up...

If I leave now, I might catch him.

Hold on, you forgot—

Ow...

Sorry! So sorry.

Ow. Ouch.

Stay still; your hair's caught in my button.

Seriously?

Ow, ow, ow!

Are you okay?

Yuri! Could you get me my scissors?

I'll just cut my hair.

A girl shouldn't be so quick to cut her hair.

A girl...

You're in a hurry, aren't you?

Right, sorry! Thank you!

Wait, no. The other way.

[Kikuchi Toma]

Kou!

Sorry, but Kou's not home yet.

- I'll wait inside then. - Hey, wait!

I'm technically not allowed to let a female student in when I'm alone.

Sorry, Sir.

Ah well.

Still, you're unlikely to see Kou around, especially while I'm here.

Tanaka Sensei, are you and Kou... on bad terms?

We used to be on good terms, though.

Maybe he can't forgive me.

Forgive you...

How much do you know about our mother?

Only that she passed away...

When our mother was hospitalized, I was swamped with work.

I could only visit her in Nagasaki once in a while.

I ended up making Kou bear the burden himself,

although he was only in middle school.

It hurt to see our mother become more gaunt with each visit.

Just opening her hospital door terrified me every time.

It left me petrified.

But Kou had to experience that feeling every day,

all on his own.

I promise you, he's a nice kid at heart. So...

I know.

That's why I'm here.

Thank you.

I'll help you de-shell those.

Can you do that?

Take care on your way home.

Thanks for having me.

Is something wrong?

Kou won't open his heart to me.

It's locked too tight.

To use the analogy, he might have forgotten not only a keyhole but also a doorknob.

Then I'll bust my way through.

- What's that? - A game where you create your ideal girlfriend.

By the way, it's been a while since I saw you last, Kou.

Has it?

Did you find a better pastime?

Not really.

Kou!

Kou!

Can you let go already?

- No, you'll run. - I won't.

You will, like a cat.

Just when I think I have you, you slip away and disappear!

Your mom would hate to see you like this!

I know! I've realized that already!

But logic doesn't solve everything.

Not that you'd understand. You were able to change.

I have no more do-overs.

Even if I've fully realized that all my efforts

have led me down the wrong path.

I used to watch my mother wither away,

like she was prepared to leave the world at any moment.

Do you know how I felt seeing her like that?

No, you never would!

You're right.

Your suffering is something only you'd understand.

Nothing I imagine would ever compare to it.

But...

I want to understand with all my heart! Is that so wrong?

Why do you all insist on stepping into my life?

You, Kominato... all of you.

It terrifies me.

- Kou! - Watch out!

Ouch...

It's too late, Kou!

You already care for us!

That's why you're scared! You're scared of losing anyone again!

You are brazen.

If the thing you've lost is too big to fill in your heart,

then it doesn't have to be just one thing.

If you have lots of those precious things, even if they are small,

they can at least motivate you to keep going!

Kou...

No one will blame you for having fun,

or enjoying something with all your might.

If anyone tries, I'll beat them up!

No.

Don't let go yet.

I see...

He doesn't want me to see him cry.

My mistake. I'm fine now.

Do you remember playing police and thieves in middle school?

I do.

I got caught, and you ran to rescue me at some point.

Eventually, you also got caught, though.

I'm embarrassed.

Yoshioka, you...

You make the wildest expression when you run.

Do you have to make fun of me every time?

No, I don't make fun of you.

When you ran for me back then...

and when you ran for me just now,

you were cool, like a hero both times.

That's because it's you, Kou.

I only went to help because it's you.

Oh, I see.

Same here.

What?

Yoshioka, I liked you.

Timing and subtitles by the Blue Spring Ride Team

I like...

Liked you, too.

No.

Kou, I...

[Next Episode] Do you want to go to the festival?

I want to get closer to Mabuchi-kun.

- Are you all right? - Hey, she's my girlfriend.

If she's your girlfriend, why did you leave her alone?

7 o'clock. At the clock tower in Triangle Park.

I like you, Mabuchi-kun. [This drama is fiction.]