But Su Yang began to explain.
"The Miyamizu Family is very formidable," Su Yang said. "The women in their family have been shrine maidens for generations."
"And the children they bear are all female."
"But they have a tradition."
"That is, during adolescence... they exchange souls with someone."
"You mean—"
Yukino's lake-clear eyes widened slightly. She finally understood. "You mean you aren't Mitsuha, but someone else?"
"Yes." Su Yang said. "I came from four years in the future, and I'm an outstanding young painter."
"So."
"Goodbye, Teacher Yukino."
"Faint thunder, cloudy skies. I hope the rain will come, so you may stay here."
"I like that poem too."
"And the second half is: Faint thunder, cloudy skies. Even if there is no rain, I will remain here.
"I like that one too."
"I hope you can have a life of your own," Su Yang said.
Yukino felt that if she called out to Su Yang at this moment, the Su Yang before her would disappear.
The person who had brought her miracles and created a place where she could belong again would disappear.
"In the future, you have a very good friend named Murasame Reion," Su Yang said. "And because I came from four years in the future, I know that you went through a setback."
"Then you came to save me and help me because of Rei'in?" Yukino asked in surprise.
"Who knows?"
Su Yang said, "Perhaps I'll answer you four years from now."
"Then goodbye," Su Yang said.
Su Yang raised his right hand and pried open the hand she was using to grip his left.
"W-Wait!"
Teacher Yukino instinctively grabbed his hand. "What is your name?"
"We'll meet again if fate allows." But Su Yang did not answer her. He merely smiled.
Under her astonished gaze, Su