Rumbling Hearts

S01E07: Always Second Thoughts

As Takayuki spends more and more time at the hospital, his old feelings for Haruka begin to resurface. When Akane walks in and discovers the two in a romantic embrace, she accuses Takayuki of playing with her sister’s feelings. Mitsuki, upset by her suspicions that the young man still loves his high school sweetheart, makes matters worse with a night out on the town. Both of them distraught and distracted with recent events, words are spoken which cannot be taken back…

Overview

At first, Takayuki Narumi is befriended by Mitsuki Hayase only because Mitsuki's best friend, Haruka Suzumiya has a crush on him; however since then, Takayuki, his pal Shinji Taira, and Mitsuki have grown to be the best of friends. Then one day, Haruka confesses to Takayuki her love for him. Not wanting to hurt her feelings, Takayuki agrees to go out with her. After a few incidents, their relationship gets intimate, even while Takayuki and Mitsuki begin to realize their feelings for each other. But suddenly, when tragedy strikes, things are never the same for these four friends again.

Episodes

Friends to Lovers

S01E01 Friends to Lovers

October 4, 2003 4.0 24 min
High school is almost over, but Haruka has never seen the fruition of her deep crush on Takayuki.  Not to worry.  With her best friend’s help, Haruka is going to learn what it means to...
Waiting

S01E02 Waiting

October 11, 2003 7.0 24 min
Life could not be better for Haruka and Takayuki. But unexpected feelings of jealousy drive Mitsuki to meddle. Running late for his date with Haruka, Takayuki bumps into Mitsuki once again.
Moving On

S01E03 Moving On

October 18, 2003 24 min
Three years have passed since the tragic accident.  Even though Takayuki, Mitsuki, and Shinji have continued their lives; Haruka has been stuck in a coma and left in the hospital.  Has the group of friends...
Betrayed by Love

S01E04 Betrayed by Love

October 25, 2003 24 min
Takayuki and Mitsuki are a happy couple, so much so that they're planning on moving in together. But all of that happiness and security is put into question when the unthinkable happens... Haruka, Takayuki's first...
Lead Astray

S01E05 Lead Astray

November 1, 2003 24 min
It’s been a year since the accident and Takayuki is in a deep rut of grief.  Mitsuki does everything she can to keep his spirits up, but it seems as if nothing can jar him...
Wishing

S01E06 Wishing

November 8, 2003 24 min
Haruka’s condition has them all living out a warped high school daydream, as they are forced to act as if the past three years haven’t occurred. For the young girl’s sake, Takayuki has vowed to...
Always Second Thoughts

S01E07 Always Second Thoughts

November 15, 2003 24 min
As Takayuki spends more and more time at the hospital, his old feelings for Haruka begin to resurface. When Akane walks in and discovers the two in a romantic embrace, she accuses Takayuki of playing...
Old Scars are New

S01E08 Old Scars are New

November 22, 2003 24 min
As Takayuki begins to enjoy the fantasy more than the reality, Mitsuki becomes suspicious and decides to visit Haruka herself. All the young girl can talk about is their “shared” beau and her love for...
Unraveling

S01E09 Unraveling

November 29, 2003 24 min
Everyone’s lives are spiraling out of control. Takayuki doesn’t seem to have even the slightest interest in the promotion being offered to him at work, and Mitsuki’s drinking is getting worse.
Impulses

S01E10 Impulses

December 6, 2003 24 min
Haruka is gaining some awareness of the passage of time, while Takayuki has no idea of where Misuki has disappeared to. When Haruka finally asks what day it is and how much time has passed,...
Where the Blame Lies

S01E11 Where the Blame Lies

December 13, 2003 24 min
The entire world has gone crazy! Mitsuki has seduced Shinji, taking advantage of his feelings for her, and is now faced with regrets. Haruka’s collapsed back into a coma to protect her from the emotional...
Friends to Enemies

S01E12 Friends to Enemies

December 20, 2003 24 min
Mitsuki cares for Takayuki as he recovers, telling him how she has given up everything in her life to be with him. Confessing to her affair with Shinji, his lack of anger confirms her worst...
The Past Will Catch Up

S01E13 The Past Will Catch Up

December 27, 2003 24 min
Takayuki visits with Haruka. Realizing that three years have passed and things change, she asks him if he’s dating anyone else. He tells here there’s no one. But when Mitsuki visits at the young girl’s...
Mayal's Gift

S01E14 Mayal's Gift

January 3, 2004 24 min
Haruka, having accepted things as they are and dedicated to her rehabilitation, has gained new confidence. She tells Takayuki that they must part ways, thanking him for the memories – their life together was like...

Cast

Minami Kuribayashi
Minami Kuribayashi
涼宮遙
Chiaki Takahashi
Chiaki Takahashi
速瀬水月
Kisho Taniyama
Kisho Taniyama
鳴海孝之
Kaori Mizuhashi
Kaori Mizuhashi
涼宮茜
Kiyomi Asai
Kiyomi Asai
大空寺あゆ
Kozue Yoshizumi
Kozue Yoshizumi
玉野まゆ
Yasuhiko Kawazu
Yasuhiko Kawazu
涼宮宗一郎
Emi Uwagawa
Emi Uwagawa
美紀
Makoto Aoki
Makoto Aoki
平慎二
Mari Amako
穂村愛美
Miki Ito
Miki Ito
石田あづさ
Youko Kuboyama
天川蛍

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