The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (薫る花は凛と咲く)

And we're here!

Man, I can smell the ocean!

Didn't you say you were too excited to sleep last night?

You're way too energetic.

True.

I'd die of embarrassment before admitting it,

but I couldn't sleep a wink last night either.

I mean, today is...

Isn't this exciting, Subaru?

Right, yes.

Okay, let's go buy some fireworks.

The shopping street is that way.

All right, let's roll!

Man, I'm starving!

Don't run, it's dangerous.

THE FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY

So many places to eat around here!

Everything looks so good!

You two sure love your food.

Weren't we gonna buy fireworks first?

Is there anything you'd like to eat, Ms. Hoshina?

Not right now, no...

Looks like they found something.

So hard to choose.

They've got all kinds of sandwiches!

Really?

Ms. Hoshina, wanna take a look?

Sure.

Guys, fireworks?

Well, guess it can wait a bit longer.

I think I'll go with ham and cheese.

Looks delish!

Ms. Hoshina!

You can't see anything from way over there.

Over here, over here.

Anything you want to try?

I'll just go with what everyone else is having.

They all look delicious.

True.

All right, we'll get this, this, and this.

Three of each!

That much?

That'll be 3600 yen.

Got it!

Hey, Subaru.

Look, look! I bought some too.

Let's all eat them together later! Okay?

Okay.

Guess we can leave the food to them.

Let's go get the drinks.

By the way, was everything okay at home today?

What?

You're helping out at the cake shop during summer break, right?

Right, yeah.

But they said I can just help when I'm free.

Still, must be a lot of work.

Well...

I was the one who asked to help out.

I kinda got hooked on making cakes.

I see.

Why not do a booth at the school festival?

I wanna try them too.

If you wanna try them, just buy some.

Wait, no.

I was talking about your cakes.

But, Natsusawa, don't you--

Whoa! They're selling donuts!

You like them, don't you, Saku?

And he's back.

Not gonna buy any?

We already got sandwiches.

It'd be a waste if we couldn't finish them.

Saku, you wanna eat some, don't you?

But after rolling your eyes at Usami for getting all hyped,

it's hard to admit now, right?

So that's why, huh?

You should just be honest.

Yeah. No one's gonna tease you for it.

Tell that to this guy right here.

I didn't know you liked donuts, Natsusawa.

Not you too, Ms. Waguri.

They're delicious, aren't they?

Aren't they, Saku, my dude?

Quit giving me that look.

Oh yeah, Subaru, you like donuts too, don't you?

What? Well, I guess...

Wanna get some?

I'm okay, thank you.

Gotcha.

Wait, we haven't even bought drinks yet.

Or the fireworks.

Shoot, I totally forgot!

Geez.

Well, let's start with the drinks.

What? Not the fireworks?

I did it again.

- You've gotta stay hydrated, right? - Come on...

Let's buy fireworks after drinks.

STRAWBERRY PLAIN CHOCOLATE

I wanna get one of those huge fireworks.

They look delicious.

Saw a video the other day. The ones that write words with sparks?

I wanna do that.

It's the sea!

Whoa! It's freezing!

Weren't you going on about how you were starving a minute ago?

True.

We can save it for later, so there's something to look forward to!

That's cold.

Feels great, doesn't it?

It does.

I like seeing everyone having fun.

But...

every time I see it...

every time they talk to me, I can't help but wonder...

Am I... ruining the mood?

Hey, Subaru...

Is it okay... for me to be here?

That was amazing!

- What, you're done eating already? - Up we go.

No way you actually tasted anything.

It was delicious!

Hey, let's mess around until the sun sets!

We've already messed around plenty...

What about you two?

We're still eating, so you can go on ahead.

- All right. - Come on!

Okay, okay.

Come on! Hurry up!

They're having fun, aren't they?

Yeah.

Subaru, whatever is bothering you, you can tell me.

What?

You always see right through me, Kaoruko.

Kaoruko...

Yeah?

I...

Seriously? I'm drenched!

Whoops.

Hey, everyone, do you have a minute?

Sure, you two wanna join in?

Tsumugi!

Usami!

Yorita!

Natsusawa!

You scared me!

What's the matter, Ms. Hoshina?

I have...

I have something to ask all of you.

I was really looking forward to today.

But at the same time, I've felt weighed down.

I feel really bad... telling you this...

I'm so sorry...

but to be honest, I've always felt uncomfortable around men.

I'm sorry... we've been dragging you along this whole time.

No!

It's not that!

That's not what I mean!

A lot happened when I was little that made me uncomfortable around men.

Ever since then, I've lived my life trying not to get too involved with them.

But after spending time with all of you,

little by little, you broke down the walls I'd built up inside.

Still, I couldn't help but feel nervous and keep my distance.

I knew you weren't the kind of people who'd be annoyed by that,

and yet...

deep down, I kept wondering,

"Do I even have the right to be here?" I've carried that doubt until today.

But...

I still want to be here.

I see. So that's what you've been worrying about all this time.

Hey, Subaru. Look over there.

What were you just thinking?

That they seem to be having so much fun, laughing together.

And that I want to laugh with them.

I want to be honest with them.

Yeah.

You've got this, Subaru.

Tsumugi, I'm sorry.

I told you...

I hoped we'd be friends someday.

But, the truth is...

I want to be friends with all of you now.

Natsusawa?

I'm sorry, I...

I wouldn't be studying or coming all this way to hang out

with someone I'm not that close to.