Yukigeame

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>>Katou Tomoka - Katou Asuka
>>Tanaka Mari - Tamura Yuri
>>Nemoto Hina - Nemoto Hina
>>Screenplay - Kuroki Tomoko
>>Director - Kuroki Tomoko

>Nice one, Kuro.
>A bubble tea stand would never have gotten this much of a turnout.
>...Kuro?

>The school festival is over.
>Sh-She's dead!!
>What kind of emotion is that supposed to be?

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>Autumn will be over soon too.

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>Our short winter was over in an instant.

>And also,
>and I really mean this,
>>Aoyama Academy University Entrance Exams
>Please turn over your question sheets.

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>so was the final battle.

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>>Results Announcement

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>It was unbelievably abrupt.
>It became a part of our memories as we rushed into the future.
>>Congratulaions
>>You passed

>...

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>...
>...Fwah?

>...
>>Subject - Year 1
>>Kuroki Tomoko

>Aah... That's right.
>I fell asleep before the lecture.

>Ah. Sorry for the wait~

>Ah...!
>Yuu-cha-...

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>Sorry, did you wait long?

>Dirty cat.
>Huh?

>Crapiki.
>...Aah.
>Scummyki.

>That's right.
>Barfiki.
>Why did I have the wrong idea this whole time?

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>There's no way a college classroom would be so small.
>It's surely a grandiose place beyond what I can imagine filled with charming people.
>>Barfiki
>>Crapiki
>>Queen (Fake)
>>That one girl
>>Gross
>>Dirty cat
>Why would anyone want to hang out with someone as pathetic as me?

>Why would anyone want to hang out with someone as pathetic as me?
>...ko.
>...moko.

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>...moko.
>Tomoko!
>Hah
>Hah...

>Are you okay?
>Katou-san's already waiting downstairs.

>...Uuh... shit.
>That weird dream again...

>...Oh right.
>I'm meeting up with Asuka.
>>PINE - 40 mins ago - Asuka: Good morning~!
>>PINE - 15 mins ago - Asuka: I'll be there soon.
>>PINE - Just now - Asuka: I'm in front of your house~

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>When I stepped outside, there was still some snow left over from last night.
>There were thick clouds covering the sky.
>Ah!

>But that,
>Tomo-chan!

>strangely enough,
>felt nice.
>...She got a driving license.

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>...

>...I see you dyed your hair again.
>That's right.
>The entrance ceremony's coming up soon.

>...This is awkward...
>I did just have that dream, afrer all.
>Hey,
>Tomo-chan.

>Take a look inside that paper bag down there.

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>...?
>Perfume?

>It's a day early, but...
>Happy 18th birthday!
>Huh!?

>...Now that you mention it, it is...!
>Thank you.
>Fufu.
>I wanted to give it to you tomorrow, but I figured you might already have plans.
>Like with Naruse-san or someone.

>...

>Ah, thank you.
>...My birthday, huh?

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>I'm not some old geezer...
>so why did I forget such an important event?

>Wah!!
>It's really pouring it down...

>Sorry... I left my umbrella in the car.
>We'll have to make a run for it.

>Ah!?

>In that case... let's stop by my house for now!
>We'll take a bath together and then go see a movie!

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>Hey, Asuka...
>Did you buy this car yourself?
>No, this is my family's car.
>But... it would be nice to buy my own someday.

>...I see.
>You're amazing, Asuka... And you only graduated just the other day.
>...

>...Hey,
>...Tomo-chan.

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>Is there...
>something on your mind?
>Heh?

>Something on my mind...? Like what??
>I'm not sure, but...
>it seems like... you're worried about something.
>Why would you ask that so suddenly...?

>Hm... I just had a hunch.
>It's fine if it's nothing, but...

>...
>.......!

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>...No. ...It's nothing.
>Don't worry about it. I'm fine...

>...I see.

>Sorry for asking something so weird.
>Okay...
>Let's head for my place.

>...Somewhere in my heart,

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>there's that nagging thought of "it would be better"
>"if I was the only one who didn't pass".

>...Y'see,

>nothing went well for me during my first year of high school.
>I was okay during my last two years of middle school thanks to Yuu-chan, but...
>it was even worse before then.

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>But now I'm truly blessed,
>which made me scared of how things would "change" this time.

>I mean... a new environment
>means my relationship with everyone will change.
>I want that memory to remain pretty

>and fade out with everything staying in place.

>...That's what I end up thinking...

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>Asuka

>simply hugged me.
>That alone made me really relieved.

>Uuh...
>I'm sorry... Nobody
>would feel good from hearing this...

>It's fine, Tomo-chan...
>It's fine.
>The sound of her heart felt nice.

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>...Have you calmed down now?
>...Yeah.
>Just having someone hear me out helps put my thoughts in order.

>Getting into Ao U itself made me really happy.
>I think that's what made me so timid.
>I don't know if it'll be all good things going forward, after all...
>I couldn't help but curl up in my room.

>Thanks a lot, Asuka...
>If we weren't both girls, I'd definitely fall for you.

>...I see...

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>...
>...And what if
>I were a boy...?

>Haha... That'd be nice.

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>...Heh?

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>Yukigeame (Snow thaw rain)...
>Rain formed from falling snow melting. Plants produce new sprouts and spring arrives.

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>When we arrived at Asuka's house,
>the rain poured even harder.
>>Katou

>...
>...And what if
>I were a boy...?
>...Those words.

>...No, it's nothing.
>Sorry. Don't worry about it.
>Despite Asuka saying that afterwards,
>it keeps repeating in my head.

>That's why, um,
>right now,

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>I'm really in a pickle.

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>...

>There<3
>Hyan!?

>Ahaha!
>What's with that voice?
>Ah... Aha!
>Ahaha.
>What is this? A soapland!?

>Uuh~! ...It's no good.
>I can't help but feel all weird about this...

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>...
>The true meaning behind Asuka's words.
>...
>...And what if
>I were a boy...?

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>If it's what I think it is,
>then I'm honestly not sure if I can respond to Asuka's feelings.

>...But that's not the problem.

>The problem is Asuka's showing me her bright side when she's feeling down.

>...If I turn a blind eye to that now,

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>!...

>I'll never be able to face that person.
>Tomo-chan...

>...Tell me.
>What feelings are you holding onto?

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>!!

>Can you hear it?
>!?
>?
>!!
>It's really
>pounding like crazy.

>I love you,
>Tomo-chan.
>You're cute, funny,
>and sometimes get into trouble like a child would.
>Just being by your side is fun...

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>This isn't a joke or a punishment game
>or something I'm saying because of alcohol...

>...Right now, if I
>were to back away from Asuka,

>it would surely signify that I
>"want to stay as just friends".

>"Stay as just friends". ...Remaining just like that.
>...Never changing.

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>...Tomo-chan.

>Close...
>your eyes.

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>Fu... Ah
>Hah...<3

>Fu...!!
>Mm~
>Fu<3
>Fu<3

>Pwah
>cough
>cough

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>Hah<3
>Hah...<3

>...

>!

>Wah!?

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>Caught you.

>Ah...<3
>Yah<3
>Uwah...

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>Fu<3
>Fu<3

>~~~~!!

>!....
>...
>Mmph<3
>Mm~

>...Huh?
>Tomo-chan.

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>Did you get dizzy from the heat?
>Hah...<3
>Hah...<3
>That won't do.
>We need to get you out of the bath

>...and onto my bed... okay?<3

>Ah... Mom?
>I'm gonna be a little late today...
>Yeah... That's right.
>I won't need any dinner...

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>A-And also,
>I might end up staying the night.
>Yeah... yeah.
>I'll call you once I know...
>No... her parents are away.

>...There!

>They look really pretty now.

>...The middle and ring fingers on my hand
>have had their nails filed down.

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>It's the type of hand that's used
>when two girls do it...

>Fwaaah?!!
>...

>Hey... Asuka!

>Ah<3

>Don't... do that<3
>Mm...<3

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>!!

>Fufu... Honestly, Tomo-chan...

>You're completely glued to them...<3
>How cute~<3

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>Hah<3
>Hah<3
>I guess you took a liking to them in the bath, huh...<3
>I'll spoil you lots and lots...<3
Yah...<3
>Take it out<3 Asuka
>Take it out<3

>Fufu<3
>Is it still a little tight...?
>In that case...
>I'll just grind around the shallow end<3
>~~~!!!

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>No...
>I'lll... come right away!
>Nooo<3

>...Ufu<3

>Asuka... is just like
>Uuh~
>I told you to stop...
>Sorry, sorry.
>You were just so cute, Tomo-chan...
>Come on, cheer up... Come over here.
>...the rain that falls after winter.
>~~~Mm...<3
>Fu
>Uu...<3

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>The cold snow becomes warm and wet,
>Hah<3
>Hah<3

>and everything gently melts away
>Asuka... I love you...
>I love you<3
>I'm gonna... Ng<3 Come again...!!
>Yeah... Me too.

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>....Ah...<3
>...and is painted over
>in the colors of Spring...

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>We're probably...
>not gonna be able to catch a movie at this hour.
>It's gotten really late...
>We won't even make it for the late showings.
>Maybe next time?

>How does tomorrow sound?
>I originally made plans with Yuu-chan and the others, though, so it won't be just the two of us...
>I'm fine with that. It sounds fun.
>Alright, I'll call them now.
>I'm sure Yuu-chan would be happy with you coming too.

>A-And also...
>I'd like to keep... the two of us a secret "for now".
>Is that okay?

>Hmm...
>Alright.
>That might be for the best.
>Especially for you, Tomo-chan<3
>...?