Tsumugi | ... |
Hisoka | ...Tsumugi. |
Tsumugi | ? |
Hisoka | ...What were those flowers you gave Arisu before? |
Tsumugi | Homare-san? |
| Oh, during the Mystery play. They’re called St. John’s wort. |
Hisoka | ...I want you to pick which flowers I’m giving to my precious family too. |
Tsumugi | Hmm, in that case, I think he’d be happier if you choose the flowers yourself, Hisoka-kun. |
Hisoka | But I don’t know much about flower language. |
Tsumugi | I think the feelings you put into the flowers are more important than the flower language. |
| Think of the person you’re giving it to, and try choosing one from this flower bed based on your intuition. |
Hisoka | ... |
| ...This one then. |
Tsumugi | Sweet peas, huh. I’m sure your feelings will reach him, Hisoka-kun. |
| ...This one is from me to you. |
Hisoka | ...For me? |
Tsumugi | They’re anemones. |
Hisoka | ...What do they mean in flower language? |
Tsumugi | Didn’t I say the feelings you put into the flowers are more important? |
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Izumi | Wah... It’s really beautiful here. |
Homare | Indeed. My poetic inspiration is welling up like a fountain. |
Tasuku | We’ve got something more important than that right now. |
Guy | This area has a nice view, and it’s perfect for offering flowers. |
Tsumugi | Hisoka-kun. |
Hisoka | ...Yeah. |
Azuma | Are you all right? |
Hisoka | I’m fine... I’m just a little surprised because it’s not what I expected. |
| ...I didn’t think it would be such a bright and quiet place. |
Azuma | I see. |
Hisoka | ...My family, August, died here. He made me escape during his final moments. |
| I’d always lived on my own since I was a child. August was the one who took me in. |
| How to live, and the warmth of a “family”——August taught me all of it. |
| He was my family more precious to me than anybody else, but I couldn’t protect him. I couldn’t even say “thank you” or “goodbye.” |
| August wished for me to throw my past away and live a new life... |
| I thought that if I could live as “Mikage Hisoka” without anything tying me down, then I’d be able to tell you guys everything. |
| Because then I wouldn’t need to hide my identity anymore. |
| But, no matter what I did, I couldn’t throw away my past where I’d been “December”. Because my “family” was there. |
| My past of being “December”, and my memories of my “family”––to me they’re all connected. I can’t throw them away. I can never forget them. |
| Everyone acknowledges my acting; I can act that way because of my past. August was the one who gave me the name “Mikage Hisoka”. |
| Everything in my past is connected to the present; I couldn’t cut it off. |
| I... will carry my past and become “Mikage Hisoka”, instead of throwing it all away. |
Izumi | ...Yeah. |
Guy | I see. |
Hisoka | ...August. |
| Thank you, and I’m sorry. I can’t grant your final wish. |
| I won’t forget you. I can never. After all, you’re my precious... family. |
| But, just as you told me, I’m going to live a new life... So watch over me. |
Homare | ...I thought of an excellent poem. Is it all right if I present it? |
Tasuku | ...Huh? |
Guy | Takato stopped you earlier though. |
Homare | Mhm, I hesitated as well. However, I thought it would be a great idea if I showcased the usual Hisoka-kun. |
| When it comes to the usual Hisoka-kun, the existence of myself, his roommate, is a crucial element. And, when it comes to myself, a countless number of brilliant poems... |
| Well? I’m not mistaken, am I? |
Hisoka | Yeah... But I don’t need a poem. |
Homare | What!? |
Tsumugi | Ahaha. This is also an everyday sight. |
Tasuku | Honestly... |
Azuma | ...But still, I’m surprised you lived after falling from this height. |
Hisoka | ...Your brother might be alive too. Just like me. |
Azuma | —— |
Hisoka | He may be living happily without any memories. You might see him again someday, somewhere. |
Azuma | My brother is probably not as strong as you though... But, you’re right. That may be so. |
Hisoka | ...Yeah. |
| Tsumugi, Tasuku, Arisu, Azuma, Guy. And Director. |
| Thank you for coming with me without asking anything. |
Tasuku | We’re all used to your selfishness. |
Homare | Indeed. |
Guy | After living for over 20 years, anyone would have one or two unspeakable things from their past. There’s no need to worry about it. |
Tsumugi | The only Hisoka-kun we know is the one standing here before us right now. I’m sure that will never change. |
| So I think you should just stay as yourself. |
Hisoka | —— |
| Yeah... Thank you. |
| I may have lost my precious family... but I’m glad I met you all. |
Azuma | Yeah. I feel the same way. |
Izumi | (The two of them look like they’ve broken through. I’m looking forward to their acting from tomorrow on.) |
Tasuku | Should we get going? |
Izumi | We’re already here, so we might as well walk by the beach. |
Homare | Driving along the coast would be nice as well. |
Hisoka | ...I’m tired after crying... Zzz. |
Guy | He’s sleeping here? |
Tasuku | Oi, you might fall off again. |
Hisoka | Zzz... |
Tasuku | Geez. |
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??? | ... |
Hisoka | —— |
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August | Good morning, December. |
Hisoka | ——August? |
August | Here’s some marshmallows. |
Hisoka | ...*munch* |
| ... |
| A convenient dream? |
August | Maybe. But wouldn’t you ruin it if you say that? |
Hisoka | ... |
August | How’s your new life going? |
Hisoka | ...It’s fun. I’m getting along with the Winter Troupe and everyone else in the theater troupe. |
August | I see. Did you make up with April? |
Hisoka | Yeah... A lot happened though. |
August | I must’ve worried April——Chikage. Sorry for doing something so selfish and causing you trouble. |
| But I’m really happy that you two are still together even now, able to spend time and laugh together with your new family. |
Hisoka | —— |
| I can’t forget my past. I’ll become “Mikage Hisoka” while carrying everything with me. |
August | Geez... It’d be easier if you’d just forget everything. But if that’s what you want, then that’s fine. |
| But still, I gave you pretty good names, if I do say so myself. “Mikage Hisoka” and “Utsuki Chikage”. |
Hisoka | ...I wonder if we’ll be able to see each other again. All three of us. |
August | We’ll meet again. Someday. |
| After all, we make the strongest team, and we’re “family”. Always and forever. |
Hisoka | Yeah... |
August | Are you sleepy? |
Hisoka | No, I’m still, awake... I still, want to talk... |
August | ...Good night, Hisoka. |
Hisoka | ...—— |
| Good night, August. |