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One day, I realized I had nothing.

One day, I realized I had nothing.

The pockets I thought were filled with happiness

The pockets I thought were filled with happiness were actually completely empty.

were actually completely empty.

I had never put in the effort to fill them with anything,

I had never put in the effort to fill them with anything, so that was only natural.

so that was only natural.

But I couldn't even understand that.

But I couldn't even understand that.

Because I had ambled along

Because I had ambled along through an aimless, insubstantial life.

through an aimless, insubstantial life.

And then one day, suddenly,

And then one day, suddenly,

I sensed that I had lost a great deal of time.

I sensed that I had lost a great deal of time.

I have to start over.

I have to start over.

And do everything right next time.

And do everything right next time.

I have to go.

The deserted city stimulates my boyish sense of adventure.

My body feels extremely light.

Maybe I could even fly.

Yeah, right!

Oh, so the nights here are bright.

Hey, you there.

What are you doing here—

You've gotta be kidding me...

Ow.

Oh, it was just a dream?

It seemed awfully real, though.

But I think I've seen that girl somewhere before...

Could she be my lover from a past life?

Or maybe a fated rival?

Yeah, right. Who am I, Yoshino?

That reminds me,

didn't I have something to take care of today?

Who could it be at this hour?

My daughter, Kotori, has not come home.

Please, bring her back for me.

Right away, madam.

This is Madam Rikako, the mother of my childhood friend, Kanbe Kotori.

A mere plebeian like me wouldn't dare defy someone so classy.

Kazamatsuri City Park

To be honest, this isn't the first time

I've gone to pick up her lost daughter.

The forest has always been a playground for children.

But Kotori alone, to this day, keeps coming back.

She keeps on playing in this forest all by herself.

I find that just a little bit sad.

Hey, Kotori!

Kotori-san!

Oh, it's just a cat?

Don't scare me like tha—

Oh, it's just a...

Just a...

What is this creature?

I think I've seen this face before...

That's it!

This thing is actually...

Just an ordinary mammoth!

Okay, then.

Kotori!

Kotori!

Kotori—

Yeesh.

Hey.

Wake up, Kotori.

Come on, already.

Not gonna work, huh?

If that's how it's gonna be...

Look, Kotori.

Your beloved coins!

Here.

Take this!

All right.

This way, this way.

Yeah, right this way!

She's like a zombie.

Okay, this way...

Kotarou-kun?

Morning.

Morning...

Um...

I'm home!

It's nighttime!

It's dark!

You were asleep in the forest.

Um, does that mean you brought me all the way here?

Yeah.

I see.

Looks like I took up your time.

I was having this super-happy dream.

What was it like?

I was at the vending machine buying a drink, and then...

...coins just kept pouring out of the change slot!

Your happiness sure comes cheap.

Anyway, your esteemed mother was worried about you.

Why don't you head in?

Yeah, I will.

Kotori...

See you tomorrow.

Yeah!

Good night!

Oh, and thanks for today.

Sure.

Guess I'd better head back, too—

Was someone watching me just now?

Something about tonight is giving me chills.

The best option at times like these is to sleep!

Sleep!

Go to sleep, Kotarou!

Wh-What the?!

Was it a dream?

Sorry, Kotarou-kun.

Go on without me again today.

I'm running a little late.

Got it.

I'll go on ahead, then.

Sorry about this.

It even left a mark.

All right, let's go.

Kazamatsuri is a city focused on experimental afforestation.

There are various research facilities, corporations, and the like in the city

which proactively tackle environmental problems.

And in this peaceful,

affluent,

and blessed city,

with greenery everywhere you go....

Let's enjoy our once-in-a-lifetime youth, Yoshino!

In a way that'll make us forget all about some bad dream!

Huh?

This guy with the wicked glare first thing in the morning

is who you could call the one and only delinquent in our class,

Yoshino Haruhiko.

For some reason, he can't stand the very sight of me.

Ignoring me, huh?

I'm gonna give him a piece of my Dead End Knuckle for sure.

And he's saying something alarming!

Hey, you jackass!

You messin' with me?!

Huh?!

C-Calm down!

Why are you so pissed today?

Are you seriously saying that?!

D-Did something happen?

In that case,

I'll use my fist to break open the door your memories are locked behind!

Wait!

I'll open it up myself!

Tennouji, I challenge you to a duel!

Sorry, Yoshino.

I don't know anything about card games and stuff...

I meant in the fighting sense!

That's too bad, Yoshino.

We built such a beautiful friendship as besties.

How did we come to this?

I don't recall ever being "besties" with you!

And today, I'll beat that fact into your very bones!

Sounds like you're serious.

Got it.

I accept!

After school, meet me behind the school building.

I'll give you a taste of "The End" right there!

Okay.

But just so you know,

I'm not the sort of guy you'll end that easily.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Don't you dare forget this fiery promise between men.

Yeah, I know.

Sorry, Yoshino.

I have a bad memory.

Oh, yeah?

Then take your time remembering it in the hospital!

Knock it off, Tennouji Kotarou!

Yoshino Haruhiko!

If you don't stop causing a commotion in this sacred garden of learning,

then I, your class representative,

Konohana Lucia, won't stand idly by!

Okay, Konohana-san.

N-Nishikujou-sensei!

When did you get here?

The bell has already rung, you know.

Huh?

So take your seats.

Yes.

Curse you, Tennouji!

I won't forget this.

Why always me?

Oh, good morning, Kanbe-san.

Oh, m-morning.

Get this!

After that, Aizawa-kun from Class E

started going out with Tsukimiya-san from Class C!

For real?!

Hey, Tennouji.

I'll make anyone who looks down on me pay.

Even if it happened to be