Yumemiru Taiyou - [Chapter 44]

Translator - Sadeness
Proofreader - Macka

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The chapter begins with Shimana telling Taiga about the warning his mum gave them about no kisses before marriage. With an angry expression, Taiga pushes her in an empty classroom and asks her what this is all about. Shimana replies that his mom told her to teach her man patience and after he becomes a citizen of Fukuoka that he mustn't drink and that he has to confess his love to his girlfriend every night.

Taiga angrily says that that is not what he is asking about; it’s about him going to Fukuoka. He asks her if she’s scared to be separated from him and that it’s OK to be selfish. He allows Shimana to tell him whenever she's unhappy because they are a couple. Shimana worries that if she were selfish, she would be hated; however, Taiga assures her that that would never happen. She then wonders how he’s always been able to understand what she is thinking. He once again asks her if she is worried. She replies that she’s worried that after they separate, they’ll probably almost never meet, that he’ll fall in love with someone else and that he won’t be the same person she has always known. Taiga replies that he won’t fall in love with another person because he hates women and only Shimana is good for him, and that there are no other interesting women like her.

Shimana says that someone might fall for him but he angrily replies that there won’t be because so far only Miku and she have confessed to him. When Shimana asks about the teacher, he says that the confession happened naturally. So, she shouldn't get worried and she shouldn't cry because of that. He tells her to call him anytime and that it is OK to be selfish. She thinks that unlike whenever he pats her on the head to comfort her, this time her worries won’t go away that easily with just a pat, probably because she loves him so much. At that moment, Taiga gets a phone call from Ken asking him where he is. Apparently, Ken, Rei and Miura thought Taiga was leaving today and wanted to see him off. Then Taiga asks them for a favour. When Ken retorts he could do it himself, Taiga replies he wants to stay with Shimana all day.

The scene switches to the 4 of them riding bikes while playing a Japanese word game. (Can’t remember the name, sorry) Suddenly, Shimana hugs Taiga’s back, saying she loves him, which surprises him and he shouts to let go. Later, they’re sitting by the river. Zen asks Taiga if here is alright, they could go anywhere he wants to go. Taiga tells them that this place is fine and that today he has made good memories. Both Asahi and Zen, looking gloomy, begin to regret not being nicer to him and allowing him to drink much alcohol. Taiga shouts that it sounds as if he’s going to die. They add that the next time they meet they’ll be adults and Zen will be the greatest mangaka while Asahi will be a lawyer like his dad, helping lots of people. Taiga then says during high school he thought about becoming an English teacher but because his dad was against it, his dream didn’t come true.

We see a flashback of Taiga and his dad talking at that time. His dad tells Taiga that he didn’t bring him up like this to be anything but a public prosecutor. He adds that if he really wants to be a teacher then he must pass the exam of the administration of justice. As long as he has done this, he can take exams to any university he wants. In this way, he’ll succeed the exam to be a public prosecutor; if he doesn't he won’t attend university. End of flashback.

Taiga continues saying that he studied earnestly but he didn’t pass the university entrance exams and had to give up his dream. That’s why, he wants them to fulfil their dreams and he’ll support them. Shimana then says that she’s got dreams: To become a girlfriend to whom he’ll be able to say his real feelings to and to attend school (university) together. Laughing a bit, Taiga says “Interesting…”, while Asahi tells her it’ll definitely happen and Zen exclaims that it would be good if it comes true. They decide to go back home and Taiga asks the other 3 what they’re doing. They seem to be plotting something.

The next scene shows Taiga at home alone wondering where everyone is. He then finds a piece of paper telling him to go to the park. There, he sees only Asahi who shows him a photo of him, his dad and Taiga. The photo was taken the first time they met when Taiga went to the Asahi’s dad’s workplace. Asahi thought Taiga was weird at first because Taiga told him he wanted to meet him. But then Asahi’s dad explained to him that it was because he saw him as a little brother. So, that made Asahi happy. After hearing that, Taiga makes a weird face, and Asahi asks him “What’s with this face?” (I reckon it’s his “I will not cry” face ^^) Asahi then tells him to go to Zen and Shimana next and to make sure to gather the photos. Taiga sees a line of photos on the floor and decides to go back because it’s too troublesome. ^_^ Zen stops him and tells him to properly gather the photos and after that, he’ll give him a present: a photo of him, Taiga and Asahi.

That photo was taken on the first day when Zen came to live with them. Apparently, he was having a hard time at home at that time. Even though his dad had trouble finding work and his brother stopped boxing, Zen couldn’t do anything to help. So, he was worried about his family every day. But since the day Taiga brought Shimana home, things started to change and he’s been having fun. Zen thanks him and tells him to go to Shimana. Taiga does that weird face again while Zen reminds him to gather the photos. Despite Taiga saying no, he does it anyway.

When he reaches her, she’s not ready for him yet. She has made a photo album for him but she hasn’t finished writing in it. She made it because there are lot of feelings she wanted to convey to him. Shimana tells him that she was happy the first time they met because he understood how she felt. She thanks him for “collecting” her from here (the park). Shimana then asks him why the disagreeable face. Taiga says being separated will become too painful. Shimana adds that there’s still time, he should retract his job transfer. Taiga tells her there’s no time and asks why she is shaking. Shimana tells him that it’s because after talking she felt like crying, so she’s trying not to. After that, he tells her that it’s OK to cry in front of him. Hearing this, she burst into tears and says that after all she doesn’t want to be separated; she wants to be with him. He says it’s the same for him and Shimana tells him she loves him. The time he leaves is approaching and her anxiety doesn’t disappear.

Suddenly, Ken, Rei and Miura arrive. They bought what Taiga asked them to. After Ken wishes Taiga good luck, , the 3 of them leaves. Taiga gives the bag to Shimana. It’s a present for her. He didn’t have the time to get it so he asked Rei to get it because he was sure it would be nice if he asked her. It’s a key holder. He thought she would like one with ribbons. Shimana says she likes it and thanks him. (Taiga gave a lovely smile) He tells her that the first key it will hold is the house they live in at the moment, then her family’s house key. Soon, he’ll give her the key to his new house in Fukuoka, so there’ll be that key too. Shimana then shouts “A duplicate key?” and Taiga replies yes. Taiga then adds that after that, some day they’ll build a house, it will hold the key to where they will be together. (Kyaaa!!!!) Shimana, blushing, looks stunned and asks what he means. Of course, a blushing Taiga tells her doing such a face, of course she understands. But Shimana is thinking she wants to hear it properly from his mouth. Taiga tells her it’s OK, next time they meet, even if she’s in love with someone else or she’s going out with Zen, it’s all right. Shimana looks really pissed and Taiga says, “As I thought, you’re angry”. But then he adds: (I’ll put it all because it’s too lovely!!!)“But to me, there’s only Shimana. So, even if you’re in love with someone else, that time, I’ll do the chasing. That’s why, don’t worry. I’ll be sure to come back, so at that time if we still love each other mutually, then let’s get married.” (God, he’s got such a sweet smile when he says that and Shimana’s teary face…) Shimana hugs Taiga tightly and tells him that they’ll definitely get married and she’ll wear a dress with lots of ribbons. He tells her he doesn’t really mind but he prefers a white kimono. Shimana says she loves him very much and he says “Yeah, me too.” Shimana thinks her worries were blown away at once. She used to think that even if he didn’t love her, it was ok if only he was by her side and everyday they would be together like that, but she could never have imagined such a happy ending like this.

Asahi, hiding behind with Zen, takes a photo of them cuddling on the bench. Asahi says that they look good together and Zen says that though it’s painful, he has to admit it’s true. The chapter ends with Shimana thinking “The next time, when you return, don’t leave. Let’s be together forever.”

Translator’s Comment: Wow, what a chapter. I didn’t translate everything so that I can be quicker but so much was going on… It was a bittersweet chapter really. But, I did not expect Taiga to propose to Shimana. He’s always been my favourite character but I love him even more now!!! ^_^ The last page is so heart breaking though: Taiga watching her sleep while holding her hand and the next picture he’s not here anymore, and none of them realised it. I guess he would have found it too difficult to say goodbye… It really feels like the end is approaching. I read on a Japanese blog that the last volume is vol. 10 so, there’s not many chapters left as vol. 9 is already out. So sad because I love this manga so much and I wanted to see more of Taiga and Shimana life together…

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