五年後 — Five Years Later

The final day of school has arrived. Aoi has written a heartfelt letter to Ira in his black-and-blue diary. He plans to confess his feelings to her today. · Aoi thinks: · "Today, I'll finally tell her." · After the last class, Aoi finds Ira standing near the school corridor. · Before he can speak, Ira looks at him with a gentle but sad expression. · Ira: · "Aoi... my family is moving to another city." · Aoi freezes in surprise. · Ira explains that her father has to move because of his job. · Aoi wants to tell her that he loves her, but he cannot find the courage to speak. · Aoi thinks: · "I don't want to lose you..." · Ira: · "I'll miss everyone." · Aoi forces a small smile. · Aoi: · "Take care, Ira." · Ira: · "You too, Aoi." · Ira walks away down the corridor. · Aoi watches her leave. He takes the letter from his school bag but cannot give it to her. · He carefully puts it back inside his diary. · Aoi thinks: · "Maybe someday..." · The school bell rings in the distance. Aoi stands alone in the empty corridor, holding onto the memories of their school days. · This is the day their paths separate, leaving Aoi with words he never managed to say.