Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. (2025) s01e04 Episode Script

Fireworks for the Future

[traffic humming]
[groans]
[tapping]
-Huh?
-[firework whistling]
[firework bursting]
[fireworks bursting]
Oh, wow!
Those are
the Jinkai Stadium's fireworks.
[fireworks bursting]
-[phone chiming]
-Hm?
[AIRU]
On a date?
I bet you're working right now.
[chuckles]
It's 10:00 a.m. over here.
[phone chiming]
[AIRU]
Congrats, Mizuho!
Happy birthday!
Aw, that's sweet.

Thank you, Airu.
[AIRU]
Did you know?
It's Koigahama's fireworks
display this weekend.

[MIZUHO]
The fireworks, huh?

[AIRU] Doesn't that
bring back memories?

[MIZUHO]
Even now my heart feels tight
just thinking about it.

Ten years ago,
I was watching the fireworks
with the person I loved.

[fireworks bursting]
#4 FIREWORKS
FOR THE FUTURE
ANYWAY, I'M FALLING
IN LOVE WITH YOU

[train chugging]
ACT TO PREVENT THE
SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTIONS
CAN PROTECT THE FUTURE
[KIZUKI]
Let's go.
Just us.

[MIZUHO]
My heartbeat
I can feel it in my whole body.

Wha
[train chugging]

[groans]
Well, the time has come.
[TOGETHER]
Kizuki's rebellion!
[AIRU] That guy's been hogging
Mizuho all to himself
ever since we were kids.
[SHUGO] He was always
waddling after her like,
"Mizu! Mizu!"
[AIRU] [chuckles]
Yeah! "Mizu, Mizu!"
[Airu and Shugo laughs]
What does he even see in her?
I don't understand it.
[TOGETHER]
Uh?
[SHIN]
Airu, Shugo.
[TOGETHER]
Huh?
We're getting off here.
[TOGETHER]
'Kay!
[wind rustling]

[KIZUKI]
So, uh
how's your drink?
[MIZUHO]
Ah, hey, wait!
Ah!
[chuckles]
It's almost like
we're on a date.
[gasps]
[MIZUHO]
That's enough, I'm going home.
[gasps]

What are you doing?

You know those puppy dog eyes
won't work on me!

We're having a swim meet.
It's gonna take place
next Saturday, all right?
Huh?
[KIZUKI]
Our swim coach organized it
so that it would time out
with the third year's sendoffs.
That's some unbelievably
good news, Kizuki!
Yeah!
I want you to come
cheer for me, okay?
[KIZUKI]
I need you to be there.

So, please.
[wind howling]
[KIZUKI]
Ever since that day

[crickets chirping]
So, people usually
mourn for a week, right?
Mm-hm.
But poor Mizuho's been
gone for two weeks now.
I'm getting worried about her.
[AIRU (YOUNG)]
Is there anything we can do
to make her feel better?
[wind howling]
Well
see ya, I'm leaving.
-Hey, Shin, wait up!
-Huh?
[footfall]
Guess he thinks
cram school's more important.
Cheer up.
I'm sure everything
will work out.
[SHUGO (YOUNG)]
Aw, don't worry about
the advancement test scores.
You can't blame yourself
for your asthma flaring up.
You're gonna pass it next time.
I'll try.
Hmm.
[insects chirping]

[water sloshing]

[water sloshing]

TO: MIZUHO I PRACTICED
SUPER HARD, SO COME SEE ME!!
NISHINO
[water sloshing]

[MALE COACH 4A]
Nice work, Kizuki! You passed!
[panting]
[MIZUHO (YOUNG)]
Wow, that was amazing!
You're so cool!

You inspired me.
I'll come back to school,
starting tomorrow!

[KIZUKI]
I think
that's when it happened.
When I first started
having feelings for her.

[wind rustling]
Thanks for waiting for me.
[GIRL 4A] Oh, my gosh,
you're from Ao High?
So, do you come
to this cafe very often?
Oh, sorry,
are you his girlfriend?
What?
-No, we're not--
-[KIZUKI] She's not.
Huh?
[MIZUHO]
Yeah, that's true.
What's going on?
Why's my heart sinking?
Not yet,
but she will be someday.
[gasps]
[both gasp]
[chuckles]

[MIZUHO]
When I'm with Kizuki
my heart's on a roller coaster.
[traffic humming]
[indistinct chatter]
[SHIN] Right,
see you two in 20 minutes.
[TOGETHER]
Huh?
You wanted to take us
to a bookstore?
[AIRU] News flash,
you're a giant nerd!
I'm gonna go
hang out at the arcade.
[chuckles]
[SHUGO]
I get why you did it.
Uh!
Your reason for becoming such
a huge freaking nerd like this.
What?

[SHUGO]
It's because of what happened
to Mizuho's mom, isn't it?
And you never want to see her
that depressed ever again.
Am I right?

That's why you want
to be a doctor.
You're a cutie patootie.
[paper rustling]
[SHIN]
Stop!
[SHUGO] Why not cool it
with the honor student bit?
If you want something,
just come right out and say it.
Or else, someone
who's more honest than you
will take it first.

[indistinct chatter]
He's so annoying.
[train alarm blaring]
[water burbling]
-Ah?
-Oh?
[train alarm blaring]
[MIZUHO]
Shin!
[train chugging]
[grunts]
You two are always
running off on your own.
Not that
I'm surprised, or anything.
[train chugging]
[MIZUHO]
It's kinda wild.
Today really flew by,
didn't it?
Do you guys think this is what
the rest of summer
is gonna be like?
It's been so fun, but still
I wish that
we could've done more.
I won't let this summer
go to waste.
[KIZUKI]
I'm gonna do whatever I can,
so despite all the weirdness,
when I look back on 2020
I'll be happy we had this time.
[train chugging]
ACT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD
OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTIONS
CAN PROTECT THE FUTURE
[train horn blowing]
-Uh?
-Huh?
Well, it may not be
as obvious as the two of you
but same, it's my year.
What, are you being
serious right now?
[MIZUHO]
Are you in love with someone?
Is it someone from school?
Would you shut up?
Kizuki, would ya
[MIZUHO]
He's fast asleep!

I wish
it would stay like this.

Like how it was
when we were kids.

That's what I wish for.

But it can't.
Ah?

Because
I actually want to grow up.
[SHIN]
I want to become an adult.
An adult can take care
of the person they love most.

[MIZUHO]
I know he's right.
It can't stay like this
even if I want it to.

[insects chirping]

KAMOME PRESCHOOL
[pencil scratching]
[IZUMI]
Wow, it's perfect!
Glad you like
the finished product!
Drawing in this small chair
was a challenge.

Thank you, everybody.
I was in a tough spot.
Kizuki's too busy
swimming to pitch in.

[IZUMI] As you know,
the Koigahama Fireworks Display
was canceled.
So, the parents and guardians
are looking forward to this.
And I'm sure the kids
will be delighted, too!
Yep!
I suppose your dad was right.
He's been going on and on
about how talented
his precious daughter is.
[IZUMI]
And it seems you truly are!
[laughs]
Auntie Kizuki,
you're childhood friends
with her dad, aren't you?
I'm not your "Auntie."
You can call me Izumi,
you understand?
[SHUGO]
Yes, ma'am!
She may look like Kizuki,
but she's scary!
[chuckles]
-[IZUMI] I know your dad well.
-Huh?
He really hasn't changed a bit.
He was cool then,
and he's cool now.
Uh, I need some examples.
Just trust me on thisreally.

[water rippling]
[crickets chirping]
Fireworks are the same day
as Kizuki's swim meet.
What bad luck.
That should be over
before sundown.
You gonna muster
the courage to talk to Saito?
What?!
It's your dream to watch
fireworks with your crush.
Don't deny it.
[MIZUHO]
Just shut up!
[crickets chirping]
[MIZUHO]
I wonder
who do I want to watch
the fireworks with?
[crickets chirping]
[crowd cheering]
[whistle blowing]
[water splashing]
[GIRL 4C]
Kizuki is so fast!
[GIRL 4D]
Saito is such a dreamboat!
[GIRL 4E]
Go, team!
[indistinct chatter]
[KIZUKI] I want you to come
cheer for me, okay?
[GIRL 4F]
You got this!
[crowd cheering]
Go, Kizuki, go!
[crowd cheering]
[water splashing]
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 4A]
Hazawa and Saito have both
achieved brand-new
personal bests today!
[crowd cheering]
[MIZUHO] Nothing stops him
from trying his hardest.
Kizuki is amazing.
[crickets chirping]
It's from me and Airu!
Shin chipped in
but the banana's all Shugo.
Wow, thanks a lot!
You're always very thoughtful.
[FEMALE ANNOUNCER 4A] The third
session is about to begin!
Welp, two rounds left.
Best of luck!
-[KIZUKI] Hold on.
-Hm?
[whimpering]
While I was swimming
I could clearly
hear your voice.

[sighs]
[inhales deeply]
[KIZUKI]
You've charged up my battery.
Now, I'll make it
to the final relay!

[footfall]

[footfall]
Our times
were both pretty great.
Too bad we're not competing.
[SAITO] We could have
gone to the inter-highs.

[KIZUKI]
Yeah.

I was looking forward
to Nishino cheering me on.
[gasps]
Hmm.

[KIZUKI]
Hey, Saito?
After this meet is over
will you race against me?

You bet.

[crickets chirping]
[SHIN] We finished blocking
areas that are off-limits.
Next on the schedule,
do we have the launch pads are?
[rustling]
Thanks a bunch, Shin.
Stellar workreally.
[SHIN]
Need some help?
AOGASAKI HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES
[Tsuyoshi sighs]
[hissing]
You're a life saver.
You never cease to impress.
Smart beyond your years,
active on the student council,
and I'd bet you already
know what you want to be
when you grow up.
Correct, I'd like
to study medicine.
Medicine?
[grunts]
Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow.
[chuckles]
Doctor Shin!
Has a nice ring to it.
To be perfectly
honest with you,
I would be incredibly relieved
if my sweet little Mizuho
ended up marrying a guy
like you one day.
[SHIN]
Do you mean it?
Huh?
Tell me,
if I do become a doctor
may I have your blessing
to propose to her?
Huh?
[crickets chirping]
AOGASAKI HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
[indistinct chatter]
Aw, yeah, it's dark enough
for showtime.
But shouldn't Kizuki
be up here with us by now?
Things are gonna
start pretty soon.
And I don't see Saito
anywhere, either.
But they were done
with their meet a while ago.
[AIRU] Shugo,
these sushi rolls rock!
[SHUGO] At least leave
some scraps for Kizuki!
[MIZUHO]
C'mon, Kizuki.
Don't miss the fireworks.
One hundred meter freestyle.
-One round.
-You're on.
[STUDENTS]
Ten!
The countdown has begun!
[STUDENTS]
Nine!
Eight!
-Hey, are you excited?
-[STUDENTS] Seven!
-[STUDENTS] Six!
-Your dad made this happen.
He got the teachers
and parents to put it together.
It's thanks to his
hard work and organizing
or we wouldn't
have this moment.
Ah?
[STUDENTS]
Two!
One!
He did this?
[firecrackers bursting]

Aw!
Away we go!

[MIZUHO]
They're beautiful.
[crowd cheering]

-[MIZUHO] Hey, Dad.
-Hm?
-Thank you.
-[chuckles]
[TSUYOSHI] I didn't have a clue
how else to cheer you guys up.
Glad this worked out.
We've never had to cope
with a bunch
of canceled school events.
It's truly unprecedented.

But you can't lose hope.
You kids have a dazzling future
to look forward to.

There's so much
to strive for and achieve.
Sure, you'll have
your share of failures.
And more than
a few broken hearts.
But never give up on yourself.

Don't let some virus
keep you down.

Enjoy your adolescence
to the fullest.

Make it unforgettable.

[MIZUHO] Deep in my heart
there's a glimmer.

I've never seen fireworks
like this before.

Kizuki, wherever you are.
Are you watching, too?

Thanks, Airu.
Bet they're at the pool.
Both Kizuki and Saito.
[AIRU] Mizuho, you sure
you wanna stick around?
[gasps]
[fireworks bursting]
Are you?
[fireworks bursting]
[siren wailing]
[footfall]
Oh, hey, Doctor Kashiwagi!
Great work again today!
Thank you.
[crickets chirping]
[MIZUHO]
Shin?
What's going on?
[SHIN]
I've been waiting.
Waiting for you.
[crickets chirping]

#5 HOW TO BE
TOGETHER FOREVER
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