Given the Movie: Hiiragi Mix (2024) Movie Script

I was checking out what's
gonna be on our finals.
Do you have a lot of shifts
lined up during spring break?
No, not yet.
Ah...
What about you?
Same.
We definitely want...
some studio time, right?
Yeah.
We can go look at more
effects pedals again.
Yeah.
Make sure you all take just
one sheet of origami paper.
This one's mine!
No, it's mine!
This isn't first come, first served.
If there's a color you want,
ask politely to switch.
I want silver!
No fair! You always get it!
What? It's totally fair!
- I want the silver one, too!
- Oh?
Shizusumi-kun, you picked
the same color again.
Don't you want gold like
all the other kids?
I just need one.
I don't need any more.
What?! You've never gotten the gold one?!
Mafuyu.
Hey, is he around?
Hiiragi...
And Shizu-chan.
What I'm telling you is
Mafuyu's more like a little brother
than a childhood friend.
Okay, and?
And, I'm saying that I know Mafuyu
a hundred times better than you!
Oh, yeah? Does how long
you've known him really matter?
Actually, Mafuyu was saying you
were like a little sister to him.
I'mma kill his ass!
Also, how is that related to
you playing the wrong note?
I'm saying there's something
fundamentally wrong with you
if you can't just play along with me!
And you thought I sounded
better, right, Shizu?!
Yeah.
Can you at least pretend
you give a crap about me?!
Shut up! Back the hell off!
And Mafuyu's got nothing to do with this!
It's pissing me off that you're
acting all smug as his boyfriend
when you're not willing
to work with others at all!
Fine, then you need to work with me first!
You need to be able to figure me out!
Why, though?!
Uenoyama-kun, it's almost time.
And stop fighting, you two.
We're not.
We have studio time with given next.
Okay, see you the day after tomorrow.
Have a pleasant day!
Right back at you!
Bye.
God, we're viscerally incompatible!
Why does he act like he's
God's gift to the world?!
I guess like repels like.
We clearly can't get along.
I absolutely despise guys
who only think of themselves.
I guess like repels like.
You really can't figure out
how to play together?
No... Actually, when our sound's
together, it's really together...
So they can, then.
Then can I ask...
why you agreed to help Hiiragi out?
Why? Because...
They sounded way more badass
than I could've imagined.
I've always hated sellouts.
At least, that's what I thought.
It's not just the fact that they're good.
Even the pauses between
the sound were thrilling.
Once in a while, it'd go against
everything I know and just felt good.
It was just good.
- In fall of our second year in high school,
Hiiragi's band won at CAC
- Honestly, I knew we were gonna win!
- and they were gonna debut
because of that.
Whatever, man!
- But then their session guitarist left.
- Congrats!
- You guys were awesome!
That said, we definitely felt some pressure
since we're in the amateur rankings.
When they were trying to fill that position,
the one who got the call was...
Me?!
We just need you until
we find our next guitarist.
You'll just fill in for now.
For, like, two shows, maybe.
If your other guitarist quit,
you don't need to do shows right now.
Of course we do. Gotta strike
while the iron's hot.
Okay, but why me?
Because I saw you play at CAC,
and it made me want to play with you.
More importantly, why are
you even here today?
What? Were you bored?
Did the little high schooler come
to see his first little concert?
I mean, I'm inviting you to play with us.
And...
There's something I want
to try doing with you.
In the end, the reason I agreed
to be their session guitarist is...
No need for ambiguous sensations
because it seemed like it'd
be a hell of a lot of fun.
Beyond the media
Yeah. What it comes down to is...
- Deconstructed and reconstructed
- Hiiragi's got what it takes.
Thoughts are mostly the same
Let this voice carry through now
Remember the memories back in the day
On a blank piece of paper
You could draw anything
Let it boom so that the color won't fade
Imitation of hope will come to an end
And I'll be singing until it reaches you
given the Movie Hiiragi Mix
Um, this is for you.
Hey, a gift? Thanks!
Wait, can I really have this?
Yes! Please use it if you want to.
Can I get a picture with you?
A picture? Sure.
Hey, Uenoyama!
Haruki-san?! And Sis?!
Heya.
What're Wait, it's just the two of you?
We met at the door. We're guests today.
Because we helped shoot
their music video the other day.
Ah... Wait, then where's Take-san?
Working overtime.
What about you? Where's that boy
who looks like a Pomeranian?
Huh? Oh, Mafuyu?
He's got work today.
Huh...
Well, I'm gonna go say bye
to everyone and head home.
Well, anyway...
Great job tonight. You were awesome.
Thanks.
Kaji-san's not with you today?
I guess he's been busy
with the violin lately.
We're all split up lately.
Could we group him in next time?
Sure, of course!
Thanks!
Anyway, shouldn't you be over there?
Nah. I can't keep up
with Hiiragi's social circles.
Oh! Matsumura-san! You came!
- I mean, Hiiragi's definitely
got charm and he's a fun guy...
- Thanks so much!
I'll come by to say hi later.
But I want my own band to get recognized.
Huh?
I'm jealous of him.
Sometimes it really pisses me off.
Uh, yeah... Actually, about that...
We actually got an offer
to debut... as given.
By someone from a record label.
Huh?
Ah... I... got contacted today...
What?!
To debut?!
Er, uh, wait!
It's not guaranteed that
we'll be able to debut.
They just asked if we were
interested in debuting.
They gave me a business card at CAC
and said to reach out if we're interested.
I don't know if anything would
happen immediately, but...
Huh? Wait, did you reply?
No. I've only told you so far.
They're huge. Sounds good to me.
Hey! Were you listening
You're the one who was just
shouting something about a debut.
You should be more aware
of your surroundings.
Wha
I'm gonna talk to Akihiko about it.
You should ask Mafuyu.
Ask about his future plans,
and just how far he
wants to go with music.
Anyway, I'll forward you the email later.
See ya!
The future?
Huh? Why the hell do you look like
you've never thought about it before?
I have.
I mean, I have thought about it, but...
Hey.
It's almost time.
Sure.
Hiiragi! Did you...
Did you ever feel conflicted?
About how you want to live right now?
Not really.
But now you've got an opportunity, right?
You should be happier, dude.
Be happier?
Yeah, this is causing my stomach to turn.
We didn't win at CAC.
I was envious of Hiiragi,
since he got to debut.
But now, I'm so excited
I'm about to burst.
Seriously?
Isn't this actually cool as hell?
Oh, hey. I know him. That's Mafuyu-senpai.
Oh, he's in a band, right?
Is he famous?
I think his band was in some festival.
Whoa, awesome.
I want a picture with him!
Right?
Hey!
Mafuyu!
Uenoyama's looking for you.
De...but?
Sato
Haruki-san asked if we'd planned on it.
And, like, if we want to keep
doing music in the future.
And what we want to actually
do in the future, and stuff.
I'm genuinely super happy about this.
Hey, will you give it a shot?
Huh?
I'll think about it later.
What do you mean, "later"?
Sorry. I'll talk to you later.
Mafuyu! Hey!
What? Why?!
What?!
We're in a different classroom next.
Hey, Hiiragi!
You're going home already?
Work again?
Ayup.
By the way, have you seen Shizu?
Shizusumi? He said he was
gonna skip in the nurse's office.
Shizu.
Hey, let's go home.
Hey.
Shut up. You're so loud.
This is boring.
Let's head to the studio.
What are we supposed to do
in the studio every day?
We'll make a new demo.
Hiiragi! Did you...
Did you ever feel conflicted?
God, he must be really dumb.
After Yuki died, I decided that
I was gonna be in a band again.
And this way I can keep Shizusumi
tied to my life a little bit longer.
Shizusumi always looks like he wants
absolutely nothing to do with me...
But in the end, he'll always follow me.
Even though he looks like he's
not listening to a word I say...
He says exactly what
I want to hear sometimes.
When I asked him to form a band with me,
despite any reservations
he may have had, he agreed.
When I couldn't get a
hold of Mafuyu anymore...
Will you go back to your place already?
I don't wanna. There's no one
home even if I go back.
It's cold. Hurry up and get in.
Shizusumi can be nice sometimes.
Until recently, that was more than enough.
Maybe, just maybe...
Maybe, my ass! I'm pretty sure
that I really like Shizusumi!
Dude, it's hot.
It's all because Mafuyu said I should
hurry up and get together with Shizu!
God, he's so antisocial,
but I love him so much!
Uenoyama said he made it to the station.
I love you, I love you, I love you,
I love you, I love you, I love you.
First off, look at this handsome face!
Are you listening?
What the heck is that look for?
And he's so built. He used
to be scrawnier than me!
Hiiragi.
On top of everything,
even his voice is hot!
What am I gonna do?! I love you!
Huh? What do you want?
Uh... What?
Mafuyu...
Man, Mafuyu is hilarious!
This isn't funny at all.
That's the best thing I've heard all day!
Shut up! Quit enjoying this!
I mean... You worked
up all that courage...
and asked him to consider
going pro with you...
then got told, "Talk to you later!"
And we're done here.
Hold up.
First off!
Why does he suddenly back off
whenever I say we should do something?!
You're probably hella annoying about it.
I'll kill you!
But yeah. He always did take
forever to make up his mind.
Once he's made up his mind,
he won't back down,
but he'll go quiet until he decides
so he doesn't make a mistake.
And once he's done thinking, he'll answer,
so it'll usually be out of the blue.
I'm leaving.
Okay, okay. Sorry!
Anyway, why aren't we in the studio today?
Well, we just wanted to
discuss something today.
Discuss something?
I just sent you some audio.
What? You want to do
a new song or something?
It's not a new song, but one
that's been around for a while.
I thought I got audio
of all your songs already.
No, we had one we didn't give to you yet.
It's a song from when Yuki was our singer.
Yuki?
He's Mafuyu's...
childhood friend who died.
Have you heard about him before?
Er, I mean... just barely...
We originally started this band
with Yuki, Shizu, and me.
The three of us wrote songs together,
and a lot of them were basically complete.
That's one of those songs.
Huh? Then what're all your other songs?
What you've been playing up
until now are all songs I wrote.
We haven't played the songs from when
Yuki was our vocalist ever since he passed.
Er, wait. Why haven't
you played them since?
Because I didn't think I could fill
Yuki's shoes and sing his songs.
Not entirely because it hurts, but put
simply, I'm not good enough to do it.
I don't get what you mean.
Was this dude amazing or something?
Sorry, but I can't imagine this
Yuki guy being better than you.
You don't understand a damn thing.
Yuki was stupidly charming.
My songs are basically junk food,
but Yuki's were different.
This demo's still unfinished.
Both the lyrics and the music.
I think we'll probably lose
our opportunity to play this
once we get an official guitarist.
I want to complete it before that happens.
Er, wait.
I seriously don't want to do this.
Well, I guess I can't blame you.
It's really hard to finish someone
else's song from the middle.
And you've probably never
written lyrics before.
It's fine if you can't do it.
Shut up! I can do that much, dumbass!
Anyway, just give that demo a listen.
I only decided to help them out because
I acknowledged Hiiragi's talent.
I really don't like this.
Honestly, I can't get into it.
I mean, it's Mafuyu's ex-boyfriend.
Tch. Oh, fine!
You know, with Yuki...
Even on that night... He probably
just thought he'd give it a shot,
and just tapped over that white line
normal people wouldn't be able to cross.
I still don't fully understand Yuki.
I wonder if Uenoyama'll agree to it.
Hey, Shizu, are you listening?
Sorry, something came up.
Huh?
I'm gonna go home this way.
Huh?!
See you tomorrow.
Hey, wait! Who are you meeting up with?!
Damn it! You almost tricked me!
Bye.
Who are you meeting with at this hour?!
Hey!
Damn it, he's fast!
Mafuyu.
Hey.
Shizu-chan.
Is this about your debut?
You heard?
From Uenoyama, yeah.
So you can't make up your mind?
It's not... that I can't make up my mind.
I just don't know.
I never even thought about it.
When did you start thinking about
that kind of stuff, Shizu-chan?
When Hiiragi told me.
I'm gonna go pro!
He said he was going pro,
so I was like, "Oh, okay."
Honestly, what do you
even have to think about?
I don't know.
I'm okay with going along with
anything Hiiragi says he wants to do.
Because you like Hiiragi?
You're scared, aren't you?
I'm not like you or Yuki.
I'm sure you wouldn't understand
since the two of you basically
fell into each other's laps, but...
I don't have any options.
I don't have time to be unsure
when it comes to what I want.
I don't mind giving up my life for it.
Must be nice being you.
If you like Hiiragi that much,
why don't you do anything about it?
You know...
He probably liked Yuki just a little bit.
Huh?
I don't know what kind of "like" it was...
Wha...
But he definitely idolized him.
There's something I want
to try doing with you.
And he still does.
It's the same as when
we started playing music.
Why do you think Hiiragi's
still keeping up with a band?
It's always been like that.
You may have been too close to notice,
but the four of us always
had Yuki at our center.
You think... so?
Yeah. Honestly, you all adore
Yuki so much it pisses me off.
That's why I don't care if
I'm in it for the long haul.
We went off-topic.
Anyway, the only thing
I can tell you is...
When it comes to your band
or at least, Uenoyama...
If you don't have the resolve or
attachment to live your life with him...
I say this for your own good:
just give up.
Hiiragi ended up blooming in Yuki's light.
He's talented, honest, fragile...
and dazzling.
I want to taint him.
I was a foster kid, so the only
world I knew was filthy until then.
Compared to my cynicism
and lack of emotions,
Hiiragi shines so brilliantly.
I carefully... carefully
cherished him for so long.
Like wrapping my hands around a
shining rock I found in the sandbox.
Damn it.
I'm seriously...
such a piece of shit.
What... What even is this place?
This is where you live, Akihiko?!
Is that even possible?!
It's even noisier during the day
because there's a print shop.
Say what, now?!
I'm gonna put some beer in.
A-Are all of these thrown out
convenience store bentos?
You've even got some frozen...
Doing my part to stop food waste.
You didn't even freeze them properly.
Doesn't the rice get hard?
Ah... the rice that gets
hard after freezing it...
usually tastes fine when
you put it in ochazuke.
You're a genius.
This place is definitely cursed,
but if the rent's cheap and you can
play your drums, it can't be that bad.
Right? The ghost of an
old guy pops up, though.
Huh?!
But this place is pretty freakin' awesome.
Have you seen him?
Have you actually seen him?!
They shoot fireworks
around here in the summer.
Huh?
There's a river just past the station,
and they said we'd probably be
able to see them from up here.
Huh...
Aki.
Uh, w-wait just a sec.
Huh?
Before that, there's something
I want to discuss with you.
Later.
Hey! I... Oh, jeez!
It's not what I imagined at all.
It's not like Hiiragi's music,
or Mafuyu's, either.
Are we gonna play this?
Damn it.
I really don't wanna. But...
God damn it.
Ritsuka, food's ready
Oh, man. He's at it again.
Huh?!
I made a demo. Listen to it.
What?!
Dude, that was way too fast!
Just hurry up and listen, damn it.
You do realize you're at
a different school, right?
Okay, okay, I got it. Jeez.
For crying out loud.
Couldn't you wait until the studio...
Hiiragi.
Hurry up and say something.
Why...
This song actually... isn't your sound.
That's how I wrote it.
Huh... So it's his ex's song?
That's why you're in such a bad mood.
Yeah... but also, no.
Eh? Then what's with that expression?
Look, it's someone else's song.
It's kind of like...
For example, like you were gonna finish
someone else's incomplete painting.
Okay...
You can pretty much paint
over it however you want.
But there's no point if you just
completely paint over the old painting.
Ah, I see.
So that's why it's bugging you.
That sounds a little like
restoring paintings.
What's that?
It's where you fix paintings that are old,
damaged, or have paint peeling off.
Not only do you need the proper technique,
you need to know the artist
and what they were trying to express.
You have to understand this Yuki
person better than anyone else.
That's basically what you're
trying to do now, right?
But man, you're too much
of a softy, you know that?
Okay, then what if...
you were asked to take care of a
painting by Yatake-san's ex-girlfriend?
I'd rip it to shreds.
I mean, that's basically like a
love letter written by his ex, isn't it?
It'd be hellish.
Yuki Yoshida.
The impression I get from the demo
is that he's self-righteous,
pleasure-seeking, and cool-headed.
And yet, there's a hint of loneliness.
To be honest, I'd imagined someone
delicate... Someone more like Mafuyu.
Actually, if I'm being really honest,
I was trying not to think about him at all.
You see, I...
had someone I really, truly loved.
Uenoyama-kun!
Uh... Mafuyu?
I kept calling for you.
Er, right.
He scared me...
I sent you a message asking when
you wanted to have the band meeting,
but you never responded.
Oh, so you came to ask me directly.
He's pouting...
It's sorta adorable.
I thought he was actually avoiding me.
Kaji-san asked if the weekend would work.
Oh, sorry. I'm gonna have to pass.
I already promised Hiiragi
I'd go into the studio with him.
Have the three of you been
together all the time lately?
All the time...
Actually, aside from when
I'm working, yeah, maybe.
Sorry. I'll contact Kaji-san later.
Hiiragi's already got it.
I only gave him the demo a day
or two ago, but he's already got it.
To be honest, this
band's freakin' awesome.
It's just like when I think
a band is gonna make it big,
and in a few months, they're
doing a song for a commercial.
First off, Hiiragi doesn't have any flaws.
And then there's Shizusumi...
How the hell is he so good at the drums?
Maybe it's because he played sports,
but he's great at using his wrists.
He's got great rhythm, and
most of all, he's so open-minded.
Damn... I want to try to finish this song.
Hey.
We're gonna finish this song by the
time of our record release show.
He's got some brass
balls on him, for sure.
Damn it, I'm starving.
Let's get something to eat.
Agreed.
Oh, we're gonna be shooting a music video,
so we'll be rehearsing that next time.
A music video? Didn't
you shoot one before?
They shot that for us as a
supplementary prize for CAC.
This one's gonna be for our debut song.
You're gonna be in it, too, y'know.
What?! But I'm just a fill-in!
It's fine. You probably won't
be in it much, anyway.
What do you mean, it's fine?!
Mafuyu!
Hey! What's up? Heading home from work?
Yeah.
You guys were in the studio again today?
Yup!
We've got a show coming up.
And we're shooting a music video soon.
We're about to grab some food.
You should come with us.
Come with us!
I'm not going.
Huh? What? C'mon...
No.
Huh?
See you later.
Okay, be careful.
Let's go get ramen.
I can't speak very well.
The band, Uenoyama-kun...
A bunch of things are
suddenly falling on me...
And I can't hear the music properly.
It's just like before...
I feel like I'm being
left behind by everyone.
I hate it. I'm scared.
Okay, okay, okay.
I'll be right there! Jeez.
Huh?
Eh? Uh... What?
Dude, you seriously always
show up outta nowhere.
How'd you find out where I live?
Haruki-san told me.
I was already warned,
but it really is bad.
Yeah, it's noisy.
No, I mean other things, too.
Ah...
I guess it's been a while, huh?
Sorry I haven't been to
the studio in a while.
College exams and preparing for
my competition's been pretty rough.
Oh, that reminds me!
The thing about our possible debut!
Isn't that crazy?
That's how much influence CAC has?
Also, we're friggin' hot.
You want to debut, Kaji-san?
Huh?
Wait, what?
Do you want to?
Hm? U-Uh... Okay, one sec. Uh...
We're starting from there?
Okay... listen.
It's not about "want." I'm gonna do it.
I don't care how many years it takes,
or what it looks like.
I'm gonna do it.
I can be in a band. I can be a violinist.
I really want to make a living with music.
I feel like I can do anything if I'm
with you, Uenoyama, and Haruki.
So I'm gonna take every
opportunity that comes my way.
Also, I haven't been looking for a job
since I've been playing violin so much.
How do you feel about it?
Don't worry. I'll keep it a secret
from the other guys. Just tell me.
Uh... Um...
Uh...
Uh-huh.
Um...
I'm scared... I think.
I don't know. I can't imagine it.
I was just playing music
because it was fun.
But I saw Uenoyama-kun with guys
from another band today,
and I remembered how everything
fell apart because of music.
If I go pro, I won't be able to
run away from music anymore,
and I may lose something again.
And even if that happens...
No matter what happens,
I keep wondering if I'm still going
to have to give my all to music.
Yeah, I get that.
Aren't Hiiragi or
Uenoyama-kun scared at all?
Yeah, I don't know about that.
Those guys are definitely light-types.
Rather than worry about all the
negative stuff that may come,
they probably only pay attention to all
the sparkly stuff that's in the light.
This is my shot!
They have a record release show
coming up, don't they?
Why don't you go check that out?
I get that you might not want to see
Ue supporting some other guy, but...
I don't wanna go.
Yeah, I definitely get that.
Thanks for having me over.
Sure. Be careful getting home.
No, really.
Mafuyu was acting all weird, right?!
You're saying that now?!
It finally hit you?
He's probably pissed that a guy from
his band got poached by another one.
People actually feel that way?
Seriously, what is Mafuyu to you?
Or he might be thinking
his guy's been stolen again.
Huh? But no one's stolen me.
That's not what I mean!
Listen to me, damn it!
With everything that happened with Yuki,
I can't have him hating
me again over music!
What are you talking about?
He hasn't told you?!
Why else would I ask?!
I'm saying that Yuki...
Back then, when Yuki...
Right before it happened,
those two had a huge fight.
I mean, I don't know
the details, either...
But I'm pretty sure the reason was music.
Back then, Yuki was completely
obsessed with music.
But Mafuyu never said
he wanted to play, too.
Mafuyu might've thought that he
ended up alone because of music.
So he probably hated music...
and I never thought he'd
come over to this side.
That's why I was pretty shocked
when he was suddenly in a band...
O-Oh, shit...
Huh?
Wait, what?!
My head's been so full
with that song lately,
I think I might've been
doing the same thing...
Th-This is... really bad...
Could I get more noodles, please?
You got it!
I totally assumed Mafuyu
would come to our show...
I need to actually talk to him.
You know, it sure took
you guys long enough.
O-Oh, shit!
M-Mafu... Mafuyu's gonna hate me...
I just... Nothing ever goes well for me!
That so?
Yes!
We started this for Mafuyu and
ended leaving him all alone again!
Yeah, pretty much.
I can't!
It's not like I was
trying to keep secrets!
But still...
Shizu?
Are you mad?
Honestly... I really do understand
Mafuyu's feeling left out.
Huh?
The one who's truly being left out here...
is me.
Huh?
I mean...
You liked Yuki, too, didn't you?
Wha
Wait, what?
What exactly are we
talking about right now?
You always looked like you were having fun
after Yuki invited you to be in the band.
B-But you were also...
You were having fun, too...
Me?
What?!
What? Why is Shizu mad? What?
Me? Like Yuki?
Wait... Wait, wait,
wait, that's not right!
You! I like you! You've got
the wrong idea, dumbass!
It's you! You! I like you!
I-I...
Not to mention...
Why do you want to play Yuki's song now?
For Mafuyu? Is that really the case?
It's because you're still sad about it.
No, really. What the hell?
This all came outta nowhere.
You're acting like you have
any idea how I feel!
First of all, I
I...
I like you, damn it!
I see.
Huh?!
Then what do you want to do?
Wait... what?
What do I want to do? With Shizu? Huh?
Did you hear what I just said?
I like you! So say something back!
See? It's not like you actually
want to do something with me.
Huh? I never said that.
You know, I want to
take it step by step...
L-Like holding hands at first...
Huh?
I-It's touching
When you say you like someone,
it usually involves getting this put in.
You wouldn't be able to do
that stuff with me, would you?
If you're going to actually
respect our boundaries, so will I.
So, what do you want to do?
You can decide.
Wha...
What a piece of shit!
Hiiragi? Are you home?
What's his problem? Why's he mad?
Also, was Shizusumi always like that?
Hiiragi?
Actually...
When I think about it rationally,
Shizusumi might be right.
Saying that I want to finish the song,
or have Mafuyu listen to it...
They're all just excuses.
Maybe I really have just been
sad because Yuki's gone...
And this whole time...
I might've just been relying on Shizusumi
and wanting attention from him.
I idolized Yuki.
He was someone special to me, but it's
not like I wanted to end up with him.
I mean...
Yuki took Mafuyu by the hand, and
they completed their own little world.
And from the looks of it, their world
had nothing to do with me.
They were...
Yuki was a sanctuary for me.
Just basking in Yuki's special light...
Just listening to Yuki's special music...
All I needed was to be able
to watch from the audience.
Right next to Shizusumi.
Of course Shizu would
think that I liked Yuki.
Hey, don't hit my teeth
with your piercing.
What? I thought you liked
Huh?!
Hey.
Aki, come on. Hurry up
and answer the door.
Let's ignore it.
No, really! Get the door!
Your lights are on! It's
obvious you're home!
Nah, whoever it is will eventually leave.
God damn it! Hey, Mafuyu!
I keep telling you to stop
showing up unannoun
Wait... Huh? It's the other one?
Akihiko!
U-Um...
Who was it?
Could you fix your clothes?
Um...
Sorry for showing up at a bad time...
No, no, it's fine.
So... It's been a while since the three
of us have gotten together, huh?
Yes.
What brings you here so late?
Oh, right. The reason I'm here.
It was on my way home.
Here.
I came to give you these tickets.
Hiiragi's band's first major show.
Yikes.
Aw, man. You get to do all
the cool things. No fair.
Wha I mean...
We can just debut, too, then!
Yeah, I'd love to. Wouldn't you?
I just said I would!
Then quit wasting time and convince
Mafuyu so you don't have to be so uptight.
But you're holding back on him.
Hurry up and convince
our vocalist. Am I right?
Hm...
So, about our debut...
The deal's still on, so let's
set a few things straight.
Did you know that we're
all graduating this year?
Huh?
Me from graduate school,
Akihiko as an undergrad,
and you two are graduating high school.
So, yeah. No matter what we do,
there's a lot changing for us up ahead.
You're pretty awesome, you know that?
After all's said and done,
you're always closest to the stage.
I...
Since you're gonna be on stage,
why not pull Mafuyu up from there?
As usual, you're just gonna
have to reel him in with music.
I was trying to be nice,
and you just keep blathering on...
I'm freaking out here because
music's clearly not working!
Not to mention I'm dealing with
the guy who's made of mysteries!
Damn it! Reel him in with music?!
Just wait until the day of the show!
I'm gonna beat the shit
outta you two with my music!
You're not supposed to laugh!
You know, I totally get Mafuyu's
anxiety and Uecchi's hesitation.
Where'd that come from?
Just think about it. Isn't this a bit
much for high school kids?
Along with the band, their current
relationship's being added to the pile.
It's pretty insane, having to think about
what you're gonna do if you break up.
Wait!
Wait a sec, sorry. This is
probably hitting close to home...
Huh? Not really.
Honestly, I'm pretty confident,
even with stuff like that.
But I guess this might be pretty
heavy for seventeen-year-olds.
I mean...
It's basically like committing double
suicide with your current partner, right?
Yeah. I'm not going today.
I'll be okay. See you later.
I couldn't sleep at all. I cried so hard
that my face feels all dry.
I feel sick.
I was exhausted from crying
and kept having short dreams.
They were all about
the past and Shizusumi.
What do you want to do?
"After hearing you guys in
the studio the other day,
I wanted to change up the song a bit.
Give it a listen."
I'm exhausted.
Damn it. What am I supposed to do?
This is so freaky! Come up here, Shizu!
Is there actually anything fun about that?
Oh, yeah. That guardrail...
When Shizu and I were little, we walked
on top of it and got yelled at big-time.
Another dream about Shizu?
That guardrail...
I tried walking on top of it twice.
That winter when I entered high school...
I just felt like doing something
bad, like when I was a kid.
But once I was up there, the flaming
sunset was just so terrifying
that I couldn't even take a single step.
Hiiragi.
He's right. He did
change it just a little.
Huh?
Wait...
Wait, I just figured something out.
I think I just figured something out.
I think I figured out the
continuation of this song
that Yuki wanted to write.
The way Uenoyama and Yuki
would look at Mafuyu...
Just like me... they just...
liked Mafuyu, plain and simple...
Why didn't I realize it sooner?
I liked Shizusumi in
that same special way.
Hey.
Hey.
Do you really understand
what your actions imply?
Isn't it obvious?
What?! You've never gotten the gold one?
Oh, fine...
I'll trade you for my gold one.
Here.
That day in class when
I gave him the gold paper
that only one kid could get...
I think I saw Shizu
smile for the first time.
I'm not sure why Shizu, who
rarely smiled, actually smiled.
I could also be correcting my memories.
But after that...
Before Shizu would just come with us,
I ended up taking his hand
and leading him around.
And even after that...
I wanted his eyes to see only me.
I was so happy that Shizu got closer to me
despite all the holes in his life.
From the start, I was
always the one who...
I like you, Shizu!
What?
Hey.
From the very beginning,
when you made me a god over that
single sheet of gold origami paper...
This superiority complex
from feeling needed...
I want to fill those holes.
I love him so much.
I want to belong to him.
Tell me you want me.
I'll give myself to you.
Do you really get what you're doing?
You're the one who doesn't get it!
Stop holding back on what
you want by acting cool!
Stop saying things to
push me away from you!
No. You definitely don't get it.
Do you really understand what it means
to tell someone walking through the desert,
"Sure, you can lick up a bit of my water"?
Well...
You can have a lick.
You can have all of me.
Do you really understand
what I'm going to do to you?
You're going to be crying and whimpering.
I won't cry!
Huh?
Wait, down there
Yeah, my hand is going there.
No way...
You're gonna be fine, right?
Shut up! I know what's going to happen!
Do you want to stop?
Shut up! No!
Stop asking me over and over, stupid!
Huh? Why...
Why are you smiling like that?
Wait, what?!
No, no, no! I'm scared! Wait!
No way! It's going in
What is this? What is this?
I'm already crying my eyes out...
And he's got the biggest grin
on his face. Really?
What the hell's going
on with his emotions?
But...
He's showing his teeth as he smiles.
He's smiling the same way
he did last time...
Wait.
I guess he might've been
showing his teeth back then, too.
Yesterday... he let me do everything...
Even the things I felt
a little bad about...
He let me do all of them.
He let me do them.
This is the best.
What time is...
Hiiragi.
I love you.
Let me stay by your side...
until I die.
Until... you die?
Wh-What?!
You're so freakin' dramatic, Shizu.
Am I?
That's how you're going to ask me out?
Why can't you ask normally?
That was the most casual way I had.
God, you're dramatic.
All right. We will now begin our shoot
for the music video for syh's "Parade."
It's a pleasure to work you all today!
Thank you.
You're all set.
Thanks!
You need this many people
to shoot a music video?
I can take your water for you.
Uh... Thank you.
Cameras are ready!
Thanks for waiting!
Here we go!
Within internal arguments
opinions come and go
Delight, anger, sorrow, and pleasure
Are covered by a mask
My own thoughts
I don't have confidence
Again, towards a sloppy direction
the screen invites me
Can you hear
the restless mood?
Get ready for it
and I'll be waiting for you
Now, come with me
to our dream parade
Don't be afraid, it's not scary
Hey, holding up the rotten justice
the masquerade sneers hope;
let's escape from it
and parade in the way you are
Damn it! He always pisses me off!
Hey, Hiiragi.
Did something happen with you?
Huh?
Your sound sorta changed... and
I think the way you sing has, too.
Did you two
N-Nothing happened!
I guess I hit the nail on the
You didn't hit shit! Just shut up
and go buy our food already!
I want the cheeseburger meal!
Thanks! 'Preciate it!
He's always provoking me!
And yet, he's always an
emotional roller coaster!
Being in a band with him for too long is
gonna send my emotions off the rails, too!
I see.
Your music is awesome, at least...
I see.
"I see. I see."
I've thought so for a while, but you
seriously lack any presence.
How'd you end up in a band with Hiiragi?
Because I love him.
It's green.
W-Wait a sec!
Wait. Are you two
actually going out, then?
Yeah.
Huh?!
Hooking up when you're
the only two in the band...
That seems worse than our band.
Does it?
I mean... you guys are pros!
That's different from us.
Not to mention...
Don't you think about how your sound
might change if things get in the way?
I like music. I'm pretty sure
I'm taking it rather seriously.
More than you, even.
I'm doing music so I can
stay by Hiiragi's side.
There's nothing else.
So there'll be no change
or hesitation in my music.
I can sacrifice myself
for Hiiragi's music.
I can't be like you or Mafuyu...
But I've never felt suffering like you
guys have... and that's my strength.
This dude's messed up.
He's actually insane.
I thought he had no sense of self and
was just doing what was asked of him,
but it's the total opposite.
I didn't know guys like him existed.
He's a bit extreme,
but I'm actually sorta jealous
of the way he doesn't hesitate.
Mafuyu. Mafuyu.
Oh...
I'm dreaming about Yuki.
Are you going off somewhere again?
Oh, right. He formed a
band with the others.
Wait.
I'm really lonely, so
don't leave me behind.
Wai
My voice won't come out.
Let's escape from it
and parade in the way you are
A dream...
Lately, I can't hear music.
From the moment I met Uenoyama-kun...
No matter what we did,
it never stopped playing, but now...
Huh?
How long have I not been singing?
How did I even sing?
My heart pounds every time you smile
Now I know that this flickering is love
It's driving me crazy
My feelings cannot be described
with beautiful words
It will only cause trouble."
"They will never get along."
Even if the rest of the world
is trying to get in our way
I don't care about it anymore
I truly love you from
the bottom of my heart
That's all I'm living for
We don't need scientific evidence
I don't care about it anymore
I can give up everything for you
With this Super Ultra
I LOVE YOU in my heart
I sing this song for you
Benefit or justice cannot measure love
We fall in love again
without learning a lesson
If they dont understand us, that's okay
Ah, I'm holding the regrets in my arms
A container labeled "Human Being"
We're all squeezed inside it
At least for this
invisible feeling of love
I wish it will stay free
I don't care about it anymore
Even without words, we seek each other
Trying to communicate with
what we have just learned
With those heavily used,
old-fashioned phrases
This feeling cannot be fully described
I don't care about it anymore
I truly love you from
the bottom of my heart
That's all I'm living for
We don't need scientific evidence
I don't care about it anymore
I can give up everything for you
With this Super Ultra
I LOVE YOU in my heart
I sing this song for you
My heart pounds every time you smile
Now I know that this flickering is love