Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. (どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。)

Please don't go away.

Kizuki.

It's fine. I'm confident.

I have zero doubt you'll fall in love with me.

What are you sayi--

Away we go!

Thank you.

I didn't have a clue how else to cheer you guys up.

Glad this worked out.

But you can't lose hope.

You kids have a dazzling future to look forward to.

Sure, you'll have your share of failures...

and more than a few broken hearts.

But never give up on yourself.

Enjoy your adolescence to the fullest.

Make it unforgettable.

Um, here.

-There. Gotta run. - Not so fast.

-Kizuki... -I'm happy.

So I guess this means you're always thinking about me?

You...

You're overly confident.

I don't get how you can be like that.

The rest of us are scared.

What scares me most...

is the thought of losing you to someone else.

I want to be your first.

Your first and your last boyfriend.

- -

Kashiwagi...

Don't you hear your phone ringing?

Hurry and pick it up already.

The poor guy's sleeping like a log.

-Who's "Mizuho Nishino"? -Huh?

Whoa! That was fast.

Hello? Yeah, I was sleeping.

I know. Another all-nighter.

I'm not overworking.

Okay. Sounds good. Talk to you later.

So, gonna tell us who the girl is?

Your rumored childhood friend?

Don't act all cocky

just 'cause you're handsome and successful.

You've got the wrong idea.

Nice try, but we're not gonna let you

weasel out of this that easily.

How are you always so freaking cool?

Come on, spill it, man.

I would if I had a girl.

Are you two a thing or not? Tell us, Kashiwagi.

Ta-da!

An offering for Doctor Kashiwagi.

Here.

I figured you're not getting enough decent meals

these days.

Very thoughtful. But don't call me doctor.

A barbecue bento for breakfast?

Oops. Accidentally gave you mine.

For real? You're unhinged.

I'm about to go and meet with a manga artist.

I need fuel.

A girl's gotta eat, right?

I guarantee you, we're gonna make an amazing series.

Which is why I'll need my strength.

This one's gonna take the world by storm!

- Drink this. -You're the best.

Hey.

Work hard, but don't forget, it's the day after tomorrow.

The Koigahama Fireworks Festival.

We're meeting at the seagull statue

at six p.m.

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

I'm shocked you were able to take a half-day.

Shugo and Airu both agree it's a small miracle.

I'm so excited. It's a total blast from the past.

You know it's the 60th anniversary?

Ten years ago,

I was worried it would be canceled

because of that awful virus.

I'm glad it managed to survive.

We haven't gone since our school days,

and I couldn't be more excited.

Mmm.

Hmm...

I... I'll be late for my meeting!

-Sorry. I've gotta get going. -Okay.

All right. See you, Shin, in two days!

-Mizuho. -Hmm?

Have you heard from him?

From Kizuki?

Not a word.

If you don't mind...

After the festival, can we get together?

Mmm! That was good.

-You've improved, Shugo. -Why, thank you.

Mizuho's really missing out.

She said she had a meeting

and couldn't make it.

The girl's fired up these days.

No surprise there.

- -She always dives in feet first.

So I'm guessing you haven't heard a peep

from Kizuki either.

Do you even have to ask? Of course not.

Bet he won't go to the fireworks festival.

Apparently he's on a business trip overseas

or somethin'.

You know, he should be fully recovered.

I would assume.

It's been three whole years now.

That's when he suddenly stopped swimming.

And when he started ghosting all of us.

I don't get it. The hell's his problem?

Yeah.

The worst part is that he didn't even have

the decency to reach out to Mizuho.

And in true Mizuho fashion, she won't talk about it.

I don't understand why he's acting like this.

I never took him for that kind of person.

Take it easy, Airu.

Things get out of hand when you spiral.

Don't try to calm me down.

It's been three years!

We've all been worried sick.

-I swear, next time I see him-- - No way.

-I call first dibs. -

I wanna punish him for making Mizuho look miserable.

Whoa, there.

You should take it easy. You're even madder than I am!

- - Daddy, look at that.

It's a mask! I want it.

- You got it. - Really? Great!

Want anything else?

I haven't seen it so busy here in a while.

Want some takoyaki?

Ha-ha, yeah! Let's do it.

I think I'll get some yakisoba too.

Jerseys from our high school swim club.

How nostalgic.

We saw the fireworks at school 10 years ago.

I ran so fast...

and jumped into the pool.

Ten years from now...

20 years from now...

I want you by my side.

I know I do.

Funny to think I believed something like that.

-Uh... -

"Still at the restaurant.

My part-timer's not here yet.

-Sorry, I'll be late." -Oh.

"Sorry! On the train now.

It's super crowded.

I think I'll be another 30 minutes. Zoom!"

Seriously?!

What is with those two?

And where's Shin? Is he still coming?

It's okay.

You're in the hospital.

Does it hurt anywhere other than your legs?

-Such a big serving! -No kidding.

This shaved ice rocks.

- -

Weird. That sounds like...

Daddy, I love fireworks!

Silly me.

I got carried away for a moment.

Ten years from now...

20 years from now...

I want you by my side.

I know I do.

Kizuki.

Why?

I came here...

for you.

Ten years ago,