Ai Yori Aoshi (Bluer Than Indigo)

I am not that perfect,

but I hope you will learn to accept me.

The face of pale, blooming flowers...

...is left behind as the seasons pass by.

The rain stops, and there are clouds in the sky.

And there is a gentle, blue breeze.

On the sides of the two...

...walking from today to tomorrow...

...there are memories that sway without change.

Forever, forever blooming yet never withering.

The racing of this heart will never cease.

More than anyone, more than anyone, I have looked at you.

Without bounds, this feeling... forever.

Kaoru-sama...

It's all right, Aoi-chan.

That'll do it.

Here, Aoi-chan.

Wow!

Thank you, Kaoru-sama!

Episode 1 Fate

Oh, no! This late already?

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I'm so hungry.

Here.

Thank you!

I've got your favorite today.

Tokyo... Tokyo...

Please transfer if you're using all JR lines or any subway lines.

Ikebukuro Station

Which one should I take?

Um...

Pardon...

A cherry blossom pattern, huh?

I wonder why I cannot go through this gate?

Um...

Um, are you all right?

Oh, I am sorry.

Thank you so much.

Oh, the sandal strap...

How troublesome.

What should I do?

Can you hang onto my shoulder for a bit?

It's all right.

S-Sure...

It's unusual for someone your age to wear a tsumugi.

Your obi has a nice spring design, too.

You know a lot about kimonos...

Just a bit.

That'll do it.

I think it's fine...

...but it's temporary, so you should get it properly repaired.

Thank you so much for your kindness.

Oh, it's all right.

Then I'll excuse myself.

- Hold on. - Yes?

That's a Hokubu line ticket, right?

So your gate is way over there.

I see.

How will I be able to reach it?

Let's see...

you go straight here, turn left at the T-intersection...

...turn right at the first flight of stairs...

Um, did you get that?

Yes...

I believe I will be all right, probably.

Straight...

Looks like she'll get lost at this rate.

If you'd like,

I'll go with you since I'm going home on the same train.

Is that all right?

Thank you so much!

You even fixed my strap.

I will never forget this!

That's a little much...

It's hard to switch trains in Tokyo, isn't it?

Yes.

I do not comprehend any of it.

I got lost often too when I started going to college.

Are you a college student?

Yeah, I started junior year this spring.

You are very dexterous.

Oh, the sandal strap.

You seem to know a lot about kimonos as well.

I got dressed up in traditional Japanese clothes a lot as a kid.

Mom used to wear the tsumugi a lot, too.

So it just doesn't seem like I'm talking to a stranger...

Sorry if I'm being annoying.

No, not at all.

You helped me out so much.

I had no idea what Tokyo was like and it made me so worried.

I am very relieved you seem to be someone who likes kimonos.

Toyamadai... Toyamadai...

We will be waiting for an express train to pass.

- We finally can sit. - Yeah.

One, two...

Izumigaoka is 4 stations away.

That's right.

She said it's her first time in Tokyo?

It doesn't look like she's here as a tourist.

Maybe a boyfriend?

Is something on my face?

No, n-not really...

- Um, can I ask you something? - Yes?

Why are you in Tokyo?

Actually...

to see someone.

Could it be... a guy?

Y-Yes...

I was just joking, too.

But I came here on a whim,

not knowing if I will meet him or not.

I have no idea about the roads, and I was very troubled.

So I really appreciate someone guiding me like this.

I have not stepped outside by myself that much, so...

...I am rather relieved...

...and now I feel rather sleepy.

Izumigaoka... Izumigaoka...

We're here.

This is Izumigaoka.

Hey, come on.

Come on, wake up!

The train departed.

Oh, well...

Simple or just clueless about the world?

But she's rather cute.

I-I apologize! When did I...

How much further?

We're close.

I almost slept past it.

We've gone all the way around.

I really do apologize for all this trouble.

It's all right.

Nishiizumi City, right?

I live around there.

I trouble you so.

What kind of person is this guy you're visiting?

Well...

I have not seen him for a long time, but he is very kind.

It is as if I am relieved each time I think of him.

What is it?

I just recalled that something like this happened when I was little.

The strap on my sandal broke back then like it did today,

and he fixed it for me.

Come to think of it,

he must have been very adept as well...

So you love this guy that much?

Yes, he is the first person that I have loved in my life.

I feel blessed to have been born into this world when I think of him.

It's amazing to feel so much for one person.

I hope you get to see him soon.

Yes.

According to the note, it's around here.

Yeah, no mistake.

Right around that corner!

He is beyond this corner...

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Um, there's no mistake...

Well, this is the place if the note's right.

That cannot be...

It is a lie...

I thought...