Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight

ALARM

I HAVE AMNESIA FROM A CAR ACCIDENT READ JOURNAL ON LAPTOP

ONLY MY PARENTS AND IZUMI KNOW ABOUT MY CONDITION

DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR THE NEXT DAY

DON'T FORGET TO WRITE IN JOURNAL BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP

I HAVE AMNESIA FROM A CAR ACCIDENT

READ JOURNAL ON LAPTOP WHEN I GET UP

READ THIS JOURNAL WHEN I GET UP

"On the first day of Golden Week, I was in a car accident.

"Once I go to sleep, I lose all my memories from the previous day.

"I decided

"to keep a journal to back up my memories, which are erased day by day.

"May 5, 2019."

THIS IS A RECORD OF WHAT HAPPENED FROM MAY 5, 2019 TO YESTERDAY

MAY 5, 2019 TODAY, I WILL START MY JOURNAL.

DOCTORS CAN'T DO ANYTHING. MONITOR AT HOME.

-This, too. -Okay.

She's up.

Morning!

Hey.

Do I have… amnesia?

Well…

You were in a car accident three years ago.

You were a brave girl. You saved a child from being run over.

That's right. We're very proud of you.

I remember

everything about yesterday.

I stepped on my palette and hurt myself.

I remember

very clearly.

It's not definitive,

but Maori is showing signs of recovery.

Maori.

Really, Doctor?

Yes.

Hello?

Hello, Izumi? Can you talk now?

Not really, but go ahead. What's up?

I think my memory is coming back.

DON'T FORGET TO WRITE IN JOURNAL BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP

Let's take it step by step.

NEVER SLEEP OUTSIDE THE HOUSE

Here you go.

Thank you.

Looks good.

How does it feel to get your memory back?

I remember everything about yesterday

but before that, I was in high school.

The three years in between are wiped clean.

Like I turned into an adult overnight.

Anyhow, it feels strange.

Can lost memories be recovered?

I've written in my journal every day for three years,

but they say those are just records. They won't come back as memories.

I see.

Hey.

Do you know who this is?

Do you recognize him?

Yeah. I saw him a few times at the library over the summer.

I see.

Looks like he modeled for me more than once.

You liked portraiture and wanted to draw a guy, so he helped you out.

Did I write that in my journal?

Anyways, I'm glad.

At least you remembered.

READ THIS JOURNAL WHEN I GET UP

ON THE FIRST DAY OF GOLDEN WEEK, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT.

DON'T FORGET TORU KAMIYA

Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight

Will you go out with me?

I didn't mean it.

I'm sure she knew I wasn't serious.

Yes, I will.

What?

What was your name again?

Toru Kamiya.

Toru.

Got it.

Which class are you in?

Class 1.

Wait for me in Class 1 tomorrow after school.

See you then.

What the heck was that?

I did what you asked.

Now keep your promise and don't mess with Shimokawa anymore.

Go to sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow.

"Don't worry about tomorrow."

"Tomorrow is tomorrow. Live for today."

Yeah, right. A quote from Osamu Dazai.

I quit work.

Are you going to write again?

Literary Circle's Best New Author.

I think I have a shot at it this time.

Maybe there's an age limit, though.

I have to keep my promise to Mom.

LITERARY CIRCLE

"REMNANTS" BY FUMINO NISHIKAWA

Morning.

Morning.

They didn't harass me this morning.

That's good.

Is this Kamiya?

No way.

He heard you.

He's looking this way.

-Go! He's looking. -Seriously?

Go!

I can't believe I'm doing this.

This is trending right now.

Will you go out with me?

Did you know?

-Who's Kamiya? -That guy over there.

Did you say something to Saegusa for me?

I asked Maori Hino from Class 7 to go out with me.

I see.

Well, congrats!

Are you free this Sunday?

Why?

To celebrate.

No, it's OK.

What do you want to eat?

It's about Maori Hino.

See you later.

All right.

Are you really going out with her?

Something like that.

Why? You don't even know her.

Love at first sight?

Something like that.

Like what?

Well…

If you're not serious about her, back off.

Sorry, class is starting.

Kamiya.

Toru, right?

Hello.

Any after school activities?

No.

Good. Me, neither.

I wouldn't want you to miss anything.

If we're going to be dating, we need to establish some rules.

About that…

Did you change your mind?

A friend of mine was being bullied.

They promised to stop if I asked you out.

I see.

You're a popular girl.

They probably set me up to be rejected, just for laughs.

I'm sorry for getting you involved.

Why are you sorry?

You did it to protect your friend.

That's cool.

So?

So what?

You don't want to go out with me?

It's not that…

Why did you agree?

Me?

I've been wondering that myself.

I have an idea.

Let's "pretend" we're together.

"Pretend"?

Everyone thinks we're a couple already.

I know, but you have nothing to gain.

Your friend will be hurt if he finds out the real reason you asked me out.

Yes, I will.

You're right.

It's gone too far to tell everyone it was a lie.

I suppose.

Okay, then.

I'll pretend to be your girlfriend on three conditions.

-Conditions? -Yes.

1. Don't talk to each other until school's over.

2. Keep communication short.

And…

3. Don't actually fall in love.

Okay.

That's it, boyfriend.

There they are!

Let's get to know each other to make it seem real.

-When's your birthday? -Kamiya!

February 25.

Blood type?

AB.

Who do you look up to?

Fumino Nishikawa.

I have no idea who that is.

An esoteric classic novelist.

I see.

Are you writing that down?

Of course.

Thanks.

Special talents?

I can cook, I guess.

Really? Amazing!

I do all the housework.

Okay.

It's just me and my dad.

I'd like to taste your cooking someday.

I'll be supportive, but you don't have to, you know.