Hachimitsu to Clover II

Takemoto denkt an seine Zeit in der Kunstschule, an Freundschaften und romantische Rivalitäten mit Morita, Mayama, Yamada und Hagu.

Takemoto reminisces about his life when he first went to art school. He recalls about rooming with Morita and Mayama, and about meeting Hagu for the first time. Memories of Mayama and Yamada's feelings for each other are displayed. Memories of Hagu and Morita's feelings for each other are displayed as well. Flashbacks of Mayama's jealousy of Nomiya are depicted. Flashbacks of Yamada's jealousy of Rika are also depicted. Scenes of Takemoto's journey of finding himself are shown. Takemoto gets his driver's permit, showing it to all his friends. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hagu und Rika kämpfen mit hartnäckigem Schluckauf, während Yamada und Rika die Fertigstellung ihres Projekts feiern.

Hagu starts hiccuping and Professor Hanamoto helps her stop, using a technique, but fails. However, Morita shows up, causing her to repeatedly and rapidly hiccup a lot. Takemoto arrives to help her, using another technique, and Hagu's hiccups stop. Yamada turns in a project to Professor Shōda, which delighted him. Yamada and Rika then celebrate for completing the project. Mayama, showing hospitality, allows Yamada and Rika to spend the night. The next morning, Kaoru meets up with Morita. Kaoru isn't satisfied to see Morita at the art school, even though Morita enjoys being there. Professor Hanamoto explains to Yamada that Rika talks less to people she like, giving examples of Mayama and himself. As Rika tells Yamada that she should work full-time in pottery, Rika begins to hiccup. She tries using Professor Hanamoto's technique, but fails. Later on, Mayama shows her another technique, stopping her hiccups. Mayama, Yamada, Rika have dinner together. Yamada tries to take her mind off of her love for Mayama. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hagu betrachtet Souvenirs, während Rika an einem spanischen Designwettbewerb teilnimmt und Nomiya Yamada seine Liebe gesteht

Hagu views Yamada's snow globe collection, given to her as souvenirs. Tamazaki discusses Nomiya's feelings for Yamada. At the Harada Design Office, Rika receives a fax that she will participate in a design competition in Spain for an art museum, which then agitates Mayama. Rika explains that Mayama will also participate as well. However, it would take a long time to sort out the paperwork needed to participate, so they are not able to go. Later, Mayama explains to Yamada that Rika checks the weather forecast on her home town, Sapporo, since she hasn't been there in a long time. Nomiya calls Yamada to ask how she is. After a nine-hour long drive, Nomiya returns at the Fujiwara Design Office and Miwako tells him that Yamada went to Tottori to see him. The next day, Yamazaki takes Yamada around town. Nomiya arrives, only to fall asleep in front of her. Nomiya takes Yamada to see sand dunes in the morning. Nomiya expresses his love for Yamada. (Source: Wikipedia)

Professor Hanamoto reflektiert über frühere Kunstausstellungen und Rikas tragische Vergangenheit

The art exhibition has begun again. Professor Hanamoto thinks back to when Hagu decided not to submit her paintings in the previous art exhibition. Professor Hanamoto tells Hagu of when he went to an art exhibition and purchased a postcard of a painting of the moonlight reflected on the sea. It reminded him of how Rika's husband died and how Rika got severely injured on the beach under the moonlight. Professor Hanamoto reminisces about his feelings for Rika. Mayama goes on a train with Rika to Sapporo, surprising her. After they both take a shower, they both go to sleep for the night. Once they have arrived, Mayama and Rika drive north to a barren land. Rika visits her father's gravestone, then she visits her dog's gravestone. She thanks Mayama for coming with her to Sapporo. Rika tries to sneak out of the hotel, making Mayama angry, but then he begins to sob, not wanting to lose sight of her. Mayama goes on an airplane back to Tokyo, while Rika goes on an airplane to Spain. At the Harada Design Office, Mayama noticed that the hotel room in Spain had two bedrooms, one for Mayama and one for Rika. (Source: Wikipedia)

Miwako tröstet Yamada, während Takemoto Brotstreitigkeiten ausfechtet und Morita die Arbeit annimmt

Miwako discusses Yamada's work in pottery, complimenting on her work. They go to a spa and resort to celebrate her accomplishment. Yamada later notices that Miwako was trying to cheer her up, causing her to cry. Nomiya becomes worried that she is staying at Miwako's house. The next day Takemoto is infuriated that Morita ate his bread. However, Hagu offers to share some of her bread with him. Takemoto declines, and Morita eats her bread instead. Soon after, Morita receives a call from Kaoru. Kaoru asks Morita to do one more job, which he hesitantly accepts. Takemoto wants to get driver's license as soon as possible in order to work full-time with the carpenters he had met from his journey. Takemoto asks Mayama why he still lives at the apartment, and Mayama says he is saving money for Rika. Yamada waits in the Fujiwara Design Office for Miwako, but Nomiya unexpectedly visits. Yamada starts to develop feelings for Nomiya. (Source: Wikipedia)

Morita denkt über seinen Vater nach, während seine Freunde sich mit Kunst auseinandersetzen, Rika ihre Spanienreise antritt und ein Strandplan abgesagt wird

Morita reminisces about his father when he was younger. Some students are preparing to submit their projects to Morita's father, however he decides to leave home early. He shows Morita and Kaoru one of his inventions, then they all eat curry for dinner. In the present, both Takemoto and Hagu shows appreciation for art, wanting to do more with their art. At the Fujiwara Design Office, Mayama tells Nomiya, Miwako, and Yamazaki that Rika is in Spain participating in the design competition, working with another architect. Rika contacts Mayama to come to Spain. After Yamada finds out the news, Nomiya catches up with her and consoles her. Professor Hanamoto tells Morita that he needs to talk to Hagu, not to lose her as a friend. However, Morita refuses. Kaoru reminisces about his father when he was younger. His father paid more attention to Morita than to Kaoru, due to Morita's artistic talent. The next day, Yamada plans everyone to go to the beach. However, since Mayama would be in Spain for a month, the plan didn't work out in the end. (Source: Wikipedia)

Kaoru reflektiert über die Präferenz seines Vaters für Morita inmitten geschäftlicher Verratshandlungen und eines plötzlichen Campus-Sturms.

Kaoru thinks about his father again. In a laboratory, his father shows one of his employees an invention, only to be disappointed at his reaction. Kaoru then thinks back to when Morita made a remote-controlled airplane, and their father was very proud of Morita. It is revealed that their father cares more for Morita than for Kaoru. Their uncle, their father's business partner, tells Kaoru than the father is very much like Morita, reckless and eccentric. Their uncle was diagnosed with a disease, restricting him from working. The uncle stops working alongside the father. Instead, he joins with another business, Floyd Electric. Floyd Electric comes to the laboratory to see the father. The father knew already that the uncle betrayed him. The uncle tells the father about his disease, and that if he were to die, all the rights to his money goes to Floyd Electric, not the father. Morita, Kaoru, and their father leaves the laboratory after all this. Morita wakes up from a dream of how Kaoru envied Morita and his father. A windstorm whooshes on the campus grounds during the art exhibition, and something unexpected happens. (Source: Wikipedia)

Takemoto verfolgt seine Tischlerträume, während Hagu bei einem Sturm schwere Verletzungen erleidet

Takemoto tells Hagu that he wants to work with the carpenters, restoring temples and shrines. Hagu mentions that after graduation, everyone will part ways. The windstorm starts to whoosh when the art exhibition will soon start. Mayama meets with the Spanish architect, developing jealousy over him for Rika. Mayama is upset to find out that the hotel bedrooms were two separate rooms, not one room. The unexpected occurrence during the windstorm was that Hagu got severely injured outside the apartment. Everyone becomes very worried. Morita and Kaoru buys out Floyd Electric, making them in charge. Takemoto says that Hagu was operated on her head and her right hand, having stitches for her injury. Takemoto and Yamada visit Hagu in the hospital, but Professor Hanamoto asks them to leave. Professor Hanamoto explains to Hagu that her stitches will come off in ten days, but she will remain in the hospital for two months and undergo physical therapy. (Source: Wikipedia)

Kaoru reflektiert über seinen Eifersucht, während Hagu mit einem möglichen permanenten sensorischen Verlust konfrontiert ist

Kaoru explains his jealousy of Morita, and Morita questions Kaoru's jealousy. Professor Hanamoto tells Takemoto and Yamada that Hagu isn't doing so well. She waiting a very long time to be able to have feeling in her right hand, since it was numb after her surgery. Professor Hanamoto then tells them that Hagu might suffer sensory impairments in her right hand for the rest of her life, and that she might not be able to paint anymore. Yamada tells Nomiya that she would want a cell phone in order to contact Hagu during her stay at the hospital. Yamada sews a sweater for Hagu, and then visits her in the hospital. Professor Hanamoto meets with the physical therapist, as she gives him instructions to massage Hagu's stiff upper body. Takemoto and Yamada go to a garden to pick flowers for Hagu, and they visit her again. Professor Hanamoto tells Takemoto and Yamada that Hagu will gain her sense of feeling over time, however he says to them that they should be concentrating on their lives, and not Hagu's. Takemoto is worried to leave Hagu after graduation, because he doesn't want to see her in pain and suffering. He wants to be able to help Hagu recover, but he is struggling to decide whether to help her or leave her. (Source: Wikipedia)

Yamada besucht Hagu, während Morita zurückkehrt und Takemoto eifersüchtig reagiert

Yamada visits Hagu again, but Professor Hanamoto took Hagu to do a contrast bath therapy session after her physical therapy session. The physical therapist tells Yamada that Hagu is strong person, never giving up because of feeling pain. However, it is possible that Hagu may never be able to paint again, due to her condition. In Spain, Mayama goes out of his way to prevent the Spanish architect from seeing Rika. Morita, unexpectedly returns to go see Hagu, very worried about her condition. A jealous Takemoto accidentally injures himself when he finds out that Yamada caused Morita to return. Borrowing Yamada's bicycle, he quickly rides to the hospital. Professor Hanamoto tests Hagu's level of pain in her right hand. She doesn't cry like other children would, however Professor Hanamoto tells that it is alright to cry. Hagu reminds herself that drawing was a part of her life. Later, Takemoto arrives and finds Professor Hanamoto to ask where Hagu is. After Professor Hanamoto was uncertain, Takemoto determined that Morita took her with him. At his place, Morita tries to comfort Hagu, kissing her. Meanwhile, Professor Hanamoto tells Takemoto that he will take a break from teaching. Takemoto wonders if Hagu will be with Morita, but Professor Hanamoto ignores him, making his way back to the hospital. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hagu bittet Professor Hanamoto, sein Leben zu opfern, während Morita und Takemoto ihre Rivalität beilegen.

After spending the night with Morita, Hagu wakes up and sees her right hand swollen, frightening her. Morita takes her back to the hospital, meeting up with Professor Hanamoto. Takemoto encounters Morita outside the hospital. Takemoto takes Morita to Hagu place, questioning himself if Hagu will be able to paint again. Professor Hanamoto visits Hagu again, and Hagu asks if Professor Hanamoto can give up his life for her, and Professor Hanamoto reluctantly accepts. Hagu reminisces about the time she was with Professor Hanamoto when she was younger. Professor Hanamoto was always with her. Takemoto and Morita wake up early in the morning. Takemoto and Morita soon begin to fight over Hagu, but soon reconcile. Morita delivers a box to Professor Hanamoto, but Professor Hanamoto only takes some money and gives the box back to Morita. Professor Hanamoto admits his love for Hagu. (Source: Wikipedia)

Yamada hinterfragt Hanamotos Gefühle, während die Gruppe Takemotos und Hagus Abschlussfeier feiert.

Yamada questions Professor Hanamoto's love for Hagu. Mayama is happy for Professor Hanamoto for admitting his love for Hagu. Yamada regrets telling Morita about Hagu's accident. Mayama explains to Yamada that Hagu had art as a part of her life, so her love for Morita was uncertain in the past. Professor Hanamoto prepares to take a break from teaching, and then tells Rika about it. Rika explains to Professor Hanamoto that Mayama scolded her about Professor Hanamoto. Kaoru feels guilty for allowing the former boss of Floyd Electric to live with his children and grandchildren. Hagu compares Yamada to a dove, and Hagu would want to make origami doves for Yamada. Morita tells Kaoru about the fun employees and about the strong Hagu. Everyone celebrates the graduation of Takemoto and Hagu. This will be the last night before Takemoto leaves. Takemoto and Hagu are sent to buy ice cream. Hagu worries about Professor Hanamoto, but Takemoto tells her not to worry. As Takemoto leaves on a train, Hagu bids him farewell, giving him some bread. Within each sandwich there is some honey and a four-leaf clover. (Source: Wikipedia)

Chapter 13 – "What kind of answer was I expecting from her?" – "That one thing was all I wanted to hear"

Chapter 14 – "She appeared in my dream last night..." – "I Touched Her in a Dream"

Chapter 15 – "Rika, would you allow me work at Harada Design again?" – "You're Such a Fool! What Were You Thinking?"

Chapter 16 – "I won't mention the third choice." – "The Moon is Calling Her"

Chapter 17 – "What I don't have is a destination." – "I Don't Understand My Own Feelings

Chapter 18 – "When Shinobu comes back... What is she going to do? And...[What am *I* going to do?]" – "He Came Back"[

Chapter 19 – "Takumi always just watches me go." – "Time Begins To Move Forward Again"

Chapter 20 – "It's your duty to care for that, right?!" – "I Said a Prayer to the Moon Above Us"

Chapter 21 – "It's empty..." – "I'd Always Been Afraid"

Chapter 22 – "After passing through a tunnel, I came out in a beautiful place." – "Like a Flower Wet with Rain"

Chapter 23 – "And after that, I set out again." – "Now, I Start Running"

Chapter 24 – "I arrived" – "We're a Ferris Wheel that Keeps on Turning"