Cover page: “Making my heart beat endlessly, it is HARU’s
fault!? Spring has arrived! For the first time, Shizuku cried in front of
Haru..” Top 5 Popularity poll: 1. Yamaken - “This is of course, inevitable”, 2.
Haru - “I’m the only number 1 in Shizuku’s heart”, 3. Sasayan – “I’m so happy
to be able to get into the top 3. Thank you everyone!”, 4. Asako – “Number one female
character~ (cry)” and 5. Shizuku – “I’m the lead character..” Haru looks at
crying Shizuku and asks, “What is it? Does your stomach hurt, Shizuku?” Shizuku
replies, “(Every time I feel hurt, I choose to run away..) No.. (In order not
to let myself get hurt, I’m always all alone by myself..) I just feel very
happy. (My heart is overflowing with this feeling that it is hard to stop it. Once
all alone, the two of us gradually mature, and now, finally [our] feelings are
connected--.)” Title: Warm Dawn. Shizuku
tearfully tells Haru that she thought that Haru would definitely not be around
anymore because she said some really mean words. “..why, I obviously didn’t
come here to talk about this. (-just like a child, I can only push through
shoving and bumping, not knowing how to express my own feelings) This isn’t
what I want to tell you. *sobs* I originally do not want to hurt you. ..sob,
please do not hate me..” Haru touches her face and thinks, “Why did I think
that she is only a strong person. Thinking that she doesn’t have times when she
is weak.” Haru hugs Shizuku and says, “I’m sorry, Shizuku.” Surprised Shizuku
asks why he is apologizing when she was the one who said those mean things.
Haru replies, “I cannot be hurt merely because of those words so it is alright
even if it is said. You can even say a bit more of those words, Shizuku. Because
of this thing, I won’t choose to leave you.” Shizuku looks at Haru in surprise.
Haru smiles at her and Shizuku starts to cry again. “Haru.” Haru freaks out and
exclaims why she is crying again. Wiping her tears, Shizuku says,
“Be..because.. is this real?” Haru looks surprised and starts laughing. Haru
makes Shizuku wipe her tears on his shirt. Then, he licks her cheek. This made
Shizuku blush. And, after looking at each other, they kiss. Scene: Young
Shizuku is reading a book and a young Haru gives her a flower. At the back of
Mitsuyoshi’s game center, some things including the tanuki statue is packed at
the back of a van truck. Standing at the back of the truck, Yuuzan says that it
is gratifying to be able to reach this stage today, and it took a lot of effort. Mitsuyoshi laughs and says, ‘good job’.
Andou asks Mitsuyoshi if he still has things that he wants to throw away.
Mitsuyoshi says that there’s nothing more, thanks. Mitsuyoshi comments to
Yuuzan that it is quite surprising for he had really made up his mind.
Yuuzan just looks
at the side with a smile and asks about Haru. Mitsuyoshi says that he went out
since the kids had a gathering at school. Yuuzan laughs and says that if it is
the Christmas party he mentioned before and kids are quite relaxed. Mitsuyoshi
teases him by saying that Yuuzan is the kid. After looking surprised, Yuuzan
pouts and says that Mitsuyoshi always quickly stands by Haru’s side. Andou
calls out to Yuuzan that everything is already prepared. Yuuzan says that he’s
going. “I don’t want to be lectured by Mitsuyoshi-san today. Goodbye,
Mitsuyoshi. Take care of yourself. ..and have a good year. Then, Andou-san,
let’s go!” Andou tells him that it is illegal to stay at the back of the van[?].
While Mitsuyoshi smiles, Yuuzan says that he knows that. Soon, it is night. In
a crowded street, Asako calls out to Sasayan who greets her back. Sasayan asks
if she had just arrived. Asako giggles and says that she is going to join up
with Shizuku. Sasayan laughs and says that he’s waiting for Seta and the
others. While walking, they talk about it being cold and wearing warm[/thermal]
clothes. Asako looks at the clock which is around 10:25. Asako comments that
once again, this year will also be over. She tells Sasayan that it seems that
Haru went to section A’s party. Sasayan asks if it is that yearend party and
that class has a wonderful unity. Asako tells him that every year on this day,
it seems that Chizuru is with Yuu-chan and she said that they are going to join
them again. Somewhere else, Chizuru apologizes to Yuu-chan for waiting and they
can go. Yuu-chan asks her how the yearend party went. Back to Asako and Sasayan,
she wonders what those people are doing. Sasayan asks who. Asako says, Yamaken.
Somewhere else, following Yamaken and friends, Iyo calls out to her brother to
wait for her. Mabo tells Iyo not to follow them. Iyo says that it is because
she is quite bored that she also wants to come to the countdown. Back to the
two, Asako says that even if she invited Iyo but it seems that she is going to
Dubai with her mother on New Year. Sasayan laughs and says that’s amazing. He
comments that he is worried a bit regarding Yamaken. Trying to warm up her
hands, Asako says about that, in the end, she had made up her mind on wanting
to hinder them. Sasayan protests but, it is alright, for even if she hinders
them, they won’t change much. Asako says is that so, and she always feels that
the way he [Sasayan] talks is somewhat fishy. Sasayan continues to say,
“Besides, I particularly like that ‘charging around violently’ nature of
yours.” This surprises nervous Asako.
Soon, Shizuku,
together with Takaya, greets Sasayan and Asako. Shizuku comments that they are
together. Sasayan happily greets her back. Asako is still puffed up speechless over
what Sasayan said earlier so Shizuku asks her what’s up with that expression.
Shizuku comments that this is really good to be doing this at this time while
in high school. Sasayan reminds her that this is what they did last year.
Blushing Asako is angrily muttering that it is really strange, right, and how
come she felt that she had been had [by Sasayan]. Flashback: Blushing Asako
shouted at Sasayan that she told him not to say it that way. Sasayan laughed
and said that he was careless. End flashback. While Sasayan is on the phone,
Takaya asks Shizuku if Chizuru is also coming today. Shizuku says that she is
already here. Takaya asks where. Shizuku says at the courtyard. “Then, it is
almost time to go to the hatsumode [first shrine visit].” At the courtyard of
the shrine, Haru and Shimoyanagi are doing some stand up comedy with the other
section A class students about a mouse. Chizuru greets Shizuku and the others.
As everyone greets her, Sasayan comments that section A class also came.
Chizuru sweatdrops and says that they said that they were going to the New
Year’s hatsumode and in the end, they’ve stayed around and came. While Haru and
the others are making a ruckus over Haru’s repeated boring jokes, and the
others wanting to replace him, Sasayan wonders out loud why are they this
enthusiastic. Embarrassed Chizuru says that it has been like that after the
yearend party. Seta says that it has become Haru’s party. While two other
people are now doing the stand up comedy, Shizuku asks what they are going to
do next. Chizuru says that there is still time before the year ends so how
about they go eat something. Asako exclaims that her blood of liking festivals
is boiling. Yuu-chan says that she wants to eat beef barbecue. Later on,
someone asks if Takaya is tired and how about they go have their fortunes told.
Asako whispers to Shizuku if this is okay for it is rare for Haru to be also
there. Shizuku says that it is alright for it feels like Haru is very happy.
Then, she thinks for a moment and whispers to Asako, “..it would be better to
join up Haru in a little while.” Then, regarding love fortunes, Shizuku and
Asako are freaking out with their hairs up over their fortunes. Chizuru doesn’t
seem to have gotten a good love fortune since she seems speechless over it.
While Sasayan and others are eating, some friends greet them. Haru continues
with his stand-up comedy with his classmates.
And, the New Year
Eve’s [countdown] bell has started to ring. Someone says that it is time for
them to line up. Shizuku apologizes and says that she is going to the toilet.
She asks if Takaya wants to go, too. Takaya shakes his head and says that he’ll
stay with Chizuru. While walking, Shizuku thinks that Takaya would unexpectedly
stick around with her friends, and he is really quite good in social
interactions. “Friends, huh. Until I was conscious of it, unknowingly, I
gradually have more and more people beside me.” While the bell continuously
rings, Shizuku sits by the edge. To her surprise, smiling Haru sits beside her.
She calls out his name. Haru asks what she is doing in this place. Shizuku
smiles and says, “Nothing.. I just feel very happy.” Haru looks surprised then
he smiles again. “Okay.” Standing up, Haru says that they should go for Sasayan
and others are waiting for them. “Let’s meet the New Year together.” Shizuku
grabs his sleeve and says, “.. even if I have no objections regarding everyone
being together, I only want a bit more time, or I should say.. I want to be
with you..” Haru smiles. They hug each other tight and Haru happily exclaims, “..I’m
extremely honored to!” Then, they notice that Sasayan and Asako are happily
watching them with amused expressions. This embarrasses Shizuku. Chizuru tries
to cover Takaya’s eyes. Soon, it is 23:59 of December 31st. Everyone is doing
the countdown. While holding hands, Haru and Shizuku look at each other and
Shizuku happily smile. Narration: “Miss each other. Feelings [for] each other
connected. Getting angry because of some small things. Smile coming from the
bottom of one’s heart. Extending one’s hand. Tightly grasping it back. It is
only such things that I felt can make a person happy.” At Mitsuyoshi’s game
center, while Nagoya is walking around, everyone is fast asleep. Sasayan and
Asako sleep near each other. Haru sleeps
while hugging Shizuku. And on the messy floor with books all over the place,
there is a big envelope regarding some ocean research institute [/graduate
school].
Side story which
happened at the end of volume 3 – at the end of the first year’s cultural
festival: Yamaken dreams of nurse Shizuku saying to him with a wink, “Yama∙ken∙kun♡♡ I like you♡♡♡” Yamaken immediately punch himself to which
nurse Shizuku says that he is so manly. Holding his face, Yamaken thinks that
it doesn’t hurt so it is a dream. He asks her what she is doing and what is she
called. Saluting, she says that she is Ding Dong Nurse Mizutani Shizuku.
Yamaken asks if she is treating him like a fool. Shizuku says that he isn’t
having a dream so how about this. She becomes cute school girl Shizuku with her
hair down. Looking away, Yamaken says that’s ordinary. Shizuku becomes black
bunny girl and asks how about long ears and what is she in his mind. Yamaken
exclaims that he doesn’t like nurses or bunny cosplay. Putting on thick
glasses, Shizuku says too bad, she is back to her usual self. Preparing to jump
into a hole, Shizuku says that since he doesn’t seem to like it[/her], she has
homework to do so she’s going ahead. Yamaken grabs her hand and says no, it isn’t
like he doesn’t like- He is surprised when Shizuku brightly smiles at him.
Then, she jumps on to him. Nervous aghast Yamaken says no no no no no, this is
too weird and what is this. Touching his face, seductive Shizuku says, “what it
is, of course--” And Yamaken wakes up and thinks that it is a nightmare. While
serving some coffee, Yamaken’s mother asks about the others. Yamaken says that
they are still sleeping and just let them sleep. His mother reminds him to eat
the carrots. Yamaken angrily says he will. Yamaken thinks that it is because he
went to the cultural festival that he unexpectedly dreamt of that bookworm. Iyo
asks her mother where her bandage is, the one which she usually uses. Her
mother says that she doesn’t know so why not use a new one. Iyo protests that
she doesn’t want to because if it isn’t that one, the seal will be lifted. Yamaken
got irritated and tells himself to forget it. While walking, bandaged Iyo calls
out to her brother who just glares at her. Iyo starts to remove her bandage for
that glare is like treating her as an idiot. She doesn’t want to wear it again.
Yamaken walks away and decides to treat her like a stranger. Narration: “My
younger sister whose brain become stupider every day, and also that female
bookworm who is with Haru. Fundamentally, people that has no relationship with
me. For a good life and uninterrupted victorious future, I should not have a
dream regarding that girl again.” Blurb: “A story of, ‘before he was conscious
of it, he didn’t know that he had already fallen into the river of love..’”
Comment: So, with that assurance of not leaving her just because of some mean
things she had/will say, Shizuku is not quite bashful in speaking out her mind
and well, most of it is more on wanting to be with Haru. ^^ It seems that
Yuuzan is leaving or something. I wonder what his plans are for the future but
at least, it seems like he is moving on. I’m not sure if Sasayan is making a
slight progress with Asako but he would surely tease/compliment her in any way
possible with high chances of getting away with it =P Yamaken is still with his
gang and will probably be bothered to death by Iyo. Hehe, and it does seem that
Takaya has a crush on Chizuru though Shizuku doesn’t seem to notice it yet. Well,
the lovey-dovey moments are really nice and it seems that there is something in
store for Haru’s future regarding whatever it is in that envelope. I’m assuming
it is an invitation so I wonder if he will immediately accept it or at least,
until they graduate high school. As for the side story, the dreams are amusing.
It does seem that Yamaken subconsciously didn’t immediately pursue Shizuku is
because he knows that he will lose to Haru. I guess that was Iyo’s awkward
stage which kind of permanently made Yamaken to look down on her. ^^; So
not only is it a blow to his ego that he has fallen for a bookworm girlfriend
of Haru, he also had a ‘weirdo’ younger sister. =P Scans by 离境汉化组
Quote of the day:
Cry. Forgive.
Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness. ~
Steve Maraboli