Being With You, Now and Always

Two Months Later…

The cemetery was deathly silent. Not a single sound can be heard, except for the rustling of leaves.

Then, the silence was broken when a visitor entered the property, making soft thuds with her footsteps as she slowly walked inside.

Mitsuha sighs as she uneasily walks through the cemetery while carrying a bouquet of flowers, passing by several tombstones as she does so. Not even the warm scarf that she is currently wearing around her neck can ease the feelings of cold and uneasiness she is having right now. Nevertheless, she still maintains her composure to wander through the hallowed ground.

Finally, she came to a halt when she arrived at the grave she was looking for. She bowed to the tombstone before walking over and placing down the bouquet of flowers in front of it as she kneels. After picking up the older, badly wilted flowers that had been laid there a month ago, she stood up and backs away from the grave. She made a wan smile as she stares at the name engraved on the tombstone.

"Good morning…How are you today?"

She stood there in silence, as if she is waiting for a reply. A minute later, her smile widens a little.

"I got some wonderful news to tell you. Taki and I are finally ready to tie the knot together. Our wedding will be taking place next week and everybody will be there." Mitsuha frowned a bit. "I wish you could be there…"

Then, she perks up before bringing out another piece of good news. "Also, Taki is prepared to quit his job at the architectural company so that he can join Kasumi and Obaa-chan at the family shrine. He successfully made negotiations with his boss and co-workers to not only help renovate the shrine but also build my dream shop next to it. That's great, right? Once the shop is built, I'm ready to leave my job and join them too. I sure can't wait for that day to arrive. As for Yotsuha, she and Banyat just recently graduated from high school and they are now planning to enroll in the same university together. The school is in a state in America called…Wisconsin, I think? Forgive me if I got the name wrong." Mitsuha chuckled. "They promised me and Nadia that they will return to Tokyo after finishing their studies over there. As for me and Obaa-chan, we're doing fine. Just feeling excited that the shrine is soon going to be revitalized."

Mitsuha gently strokes her hair as she continued gazing at the tombstone. After feeling that she had said everything she needed to, she lets out another sigh.

"Well, I guess I better head home now. We got to start making preparations for the wedding ceremony and dinner. As always, I'll see you again next month. And hey…" Mitsuha's eyes softened as her lips form a wan smile. "It's great to have the family back together again. Isn't it?"

With that, she turned around and walked her way out of the cemetery.

Upon arriving back at her apartment, Mitsuha removes her boots and placed them aside before opening the door.

When she entered her home, she sees an old man sitting at the end of the dining table. The man puts down his newspaper and turned to the woman, giving her a warm smile.

"Welcome home, Mitsuha."

Mitsuha smiled back at the man as her eyes began watering up.

"Welcome home, father."

Toshiki gets up from his chair as he and Mitsuha walk over to each other. The two grab themselves in a warm embrace and Mitsuha sighs blissfully as she rests her head against her father's chest.

One week later…

Inside a room in a church, Mitsuha sat in front of a dressing table, preparing herself for the wedding. She stares at herself on the mirror, admiring the beautiful sleeveless white dress and long sleeved gloves she is currently wearing.

Shoko stood behind her, gently combing her long elegant black hair. Standing behind the bride as well are Hitoha, Yotsuha, Sayaka, Okudera and Nadia. Mitsuha's grandmother is dressed in her usual clothes while her sister and friends are all wearing their nicest dresses for the occasion.

When Shoko is done grooming her hair, she puts away her comb and gave a nod to Mitsuha. The bride gets up from her chair and turned around.

"Arigatou, Shoko." Mitsuha said as she and Shoko bow their heads to each other.

"Yore well umm!" Shoko smiled as she places her hands behind her back.

While Shoko makes her way out of the room to join her family and the other invitees waiting outside, Mitsuha turns to her relatives and friends. Hitoha, Yotsuha and Sayaka walk over to her while Okudera began sniffling as tears well up in her eyes.

"What's wrong, Okudera?" Nadia asked.

"Nothing…it's just…I get so choked up during weddings." Okudera managed to say between sobs.

"Okudera, the wedding hasn't even begun yet." Nadia deadpanned as she places her hand on her shoulder.

"I know…it's just…everything is so beautiful!" As Okudera wipes her tears from her eyes, Nadia smirks as she gently rubs her friend's back.

"I'm so happy for you, Mitsuha-chan! Finally, you and Taki are going to get married!" Sayaka said ecstatically, grabbing onto her friend's hands.

"And I'm happy for you and Tessie too, Sayaka-chan." Mitsuha smiled at Sayaka as she clings onto her hands. "Congratulations on your pregnancy."

"Yeah, it's about time Tessie got his lazy butt up and starts having a child with me." Sayaka smirked. "Mitsuha, no matter what lies ahead for the both of you; I hope you and Taki will always remain happy."

"Arigatou, Sayaka-chan." Mitsuha replied. The two wrap their arms around each other and get into a warm embrace.

After backing away from her friend a few moments later, Mitsuha turns to her grandmother.

"Thank you so much for everything, Obaa-chan." Mitsuha said softly to Hitoha. Her grandmother smiled as she places her hand on her granddaughter's cheek.

"Your mother would have been so proud of you." Hitoha said to her. "Now go, live your life happily with the person you love. May the years ahead for the both of you be filled with everlasting joy."

Mitsuha suppresses her tears as she wraps her arms around her grandmother. Hitoha places her hands on Mitsuha's back and gently rubs her back.

After breaking away from her hug with Hitoha, Mitsuha wipes away her tears and turns to her younger sister. "Congratulations on your marriage, onee-chan." Yotsuha said with a grin.

"Arigatou, Yotsuha." Mitsuha smiled back at her. "And good luck with your studies in America. You have my full support."

"Remember, even when I leave Japan for a few years, I'll always look out for you and make sure Taki takes good care of you." Yotsuha smirked.

Mitsuha giggled before she and Yotsuha proceed to hug each other. Afterwards, the bride turns to Okudera and Nadia as they approached her.

"Always be happy, Mitsuha-chan." Okudera said.

"Sentiasa gembira, Mitsuha." Nadia added.

Mitsuha smiled warmly at the two. "Thank you so much for being my friends." She said to them. She spreads out her arms and wraps them around Okudera and Nadia. Her friends smile and close their eyes as they both hug her back.

Inside another room, Taki stares at his own reflection as Shoya stood behind him, grooming his hair. The bridegroom is dressed in a neat and buttoned-up black suit, a blue tie and white collar shirt underneath it, black pants and black shoes. Also in the room with the bridegroom are Banyat, Tessie, Seiji, Toshiki, Takagi and Tsukasa who are all dressed in their finest suits and tuxedos.

"Geez, Taki. Calm down, will you?" Tessie said to his friend.

"Yeah. You're sweating a lot on your big day." Banyat added.

"Son, don't tell me you are nervous all over again just like on your first date with Mitsuha?" Seiji asked with his arms folded.

"N-n-no! Of course not, father!" Taki protested. Everybody else in the room chuckled in amusement as Shoya takes out a handkerchief and helps wipe off the sweat from Taki's forehead.

"It's all done." Shoya said after putting away his handkerchief and gave a pat on Taki's shoulder. Taki leans towards the mirror to get a closer look at his hair. A small smile appears on his face. He gets up from his chair and adjusts his tie before turning to Shoya and extending out his hand.

"Arigatou, Ishida." Taki said.

"You're welcome, Tachibana." Shoya smiled as he grabs his hand and shakes it. "My marriage with Shoko so far has been incredible. I wish you and Mitsuha will have a wonderful marriage too."

"I certainly look forward to it." Taki smiled back at him. As Shoya whirled about and leave, Taki turns to the others.

"Congratulations on your marriage, Taki." Banyat said as he clasps his hands together and bows his head to the groom. Taki smiled as he also clasps his hands and bows back to Banyat. The groom then places his hand on his shoulder.

"Arigatou, Banyat. Promise me that you will continue to study hard when you fly off to America." Taki said.

"I will, Taki." Banyat vowed. "And thank you too. I never would have become who I am today if it weren't for you. So I'm never going to let you down!"

Taki and Banyat grins as they playfully bump their fists against each other. The groom turns to Tessie who placed his hands on both sides of his hip while giving Taki the biggest smile he had ever made.

"I said this before and I'll say it again, promise me and Sayaka that you will always take care of Mitsuha for the rest of your life." Tessie said.

"I will, Tessie." Taki nodded. Tessie's smile breaks into a grin as he spreads out his arms. Taki chuckled as he approaches him. They get themselves into a warm embrace and pat each other's backs. After Taki backs away from Tessie, he turns to Takagi and Tsukasa as they approach him.

"We wish you and Mitsuha all the best." Tsukasa smiled at his friend as he extends out his hand.

"Have a long and happy marriage, Taki." Takagi said, giving the groom a thumbs-up.

Taki smiled back at his friends before grabbing Tsukasa's hand and shakes it. He then turns to Takagi and places his hand on his shoulder. Tsukasa also wraps an arm around Takagi before placing his hand on Taki's shoulder.

"It's good to have the trio back together, isn't it?" Taki asked. Tsukasa and Takagi nodded their heads in agreement. The groom turns to Toshiki who solemnly stares at him.

"Take good care of Mitsuha. She means everything to me." Toshiki said as he extends out his hand.

"I promise you. I will." Taki said. He grabs Toshiki's hand and they shook. Finally, Taki turns to his father as he approaches him.

"Your mother and I had a wonderful journey together. Now it's time for you to have your own with Mitsuha." Seiji said to his son with a warm smile.

Taki chuckled as he felt tears forming up in his eyes. He wipes them off and gave a nod to his father. "Arigatou." Taki whispered. He and Seiji then wrap their arms around each other.

"I love you, son."

"I love you too, father."

Taki smiled as he stood at the end of the aisle, glancing at the people who have turned up for the wedding. Most of the guests sitting at the back of the church consist of Taki's boss and fellow co-workers from his architectural company, as well as former residents of Itomori whom have personally knew the Miyamizus back in their former hometown.

He turns to his left and sees Shuichi and his two friends sitting at the third front row. Shuichi smiled sheepishly at Taki as he waves his hand at him. Taki chuckled as he waves back at him.

He vividly remembered the fateful day when Shuichi chose to take on the transplant surgery with Toshiki and what happened afterwards. The operation was thankfully a success with both Shuichi and Toshiki surviving. The two still remain unconscious for the next 24 hours but when Toshiki eventually woke up from his deep sleep, he was soon visited by his granddaughters and mother-in-law. Taki stood at the doorway and witness the whole scene. Mitsuha immediately pour tears of joy out of her eyes upon seeing her father alive and well. She dashes over to Toshiki to give him a warm embrace. Yotsuha and Hitoha approached him shortly after and the entire family clung onto each other. It was a blissful sight to behold as the entire Miyamizu family is reunited at long last. Toshiki looked up at Taki and gave him a solemn nod as his way of thanking him for taking good care of his family during his long absence. Taki smiled back at him and nodded as well. Since then, Toshiki retired from politics, apologized to Hitoha for abandoning his duties as a shrine priest and vows to be a good father to Mitsuha and Yotsuha again. Thanks to Seiji's help, he found a new job by working in the same office as Taki's father. It was a busy job but now, he can usually leave work before evening, stay at home during weekends and have lots of free time with his family.

Shortly after the reunion, Shuichi woke up from his unconsciousness as well. He was first visited by his 'lackeys' who both express shock and concern to learn from the hospital that their friend had undergone a transplant surgery with the mayor of their former hometown and they quickly rush over. Now, they feel extremely relieved to know that their friend had survived the operation and is slowly recovering from it. Afterwards, four more people visited Shuichi. Much to the surprise of him and his friends, three of the visitors were none other than Mitsuha, Sayaka and Tessie. The fourth visitor is Taki who not only accompanies Mitsuha but also want to personally thank the man who saved his girlfriend's father. Shuichi's friends instantly felt nervous upon seeing the three people whom they had constantly bullied in the past. But to their surprise, Mitsuha, Sayaka and Tessie gave them a warm greeting as they approach them and Shuichi. Mitsuha then bowed to Shuichi with gratitude, thanking him and forever owing him a great debt for saving her father's life. Shuichi then broke down into tears, knowing that he not only finally done something good in his life but also gain the forgiveness and acceptance that he had long sought from his former schoolmates.

Taki sighed blissfully as he finished reminiscing. He then turns his attention to the second front row where Sayaka and Miss Yukino are sitting at. Sayaka smiles at the bridegroom as she rubs her own belly. Taki smiles back at his friend, feeling happy for her and Tessie that they are finally going to have their own little bundle of joy. Miss Yukino is also smiling, feeling anxious to witness the happiest day of her former student's life.

Finally, sitting in the very front row are Kasumi, Yotsuha, Toshiki and Hitoha. Kasumi grins at Taki as she gave him a peace sign. Taki grins back at Kasumi for a moment before turning to the Miyamizus who are all smiling at him. Hitoha especially is even more brighter and happier than before after her reconciliation with her son-in-law. Taki couldn't help but smile back at them, seeing all three sitting together as a proper and united family.

He now turns to his right where he sees Shoya, Shoko and her mother sitting at the third front row. Ever since that day of the surgery, both Taki and Mitsuha have kept close touch with Shoya and the Nishimiyas. Because they shared similar histories with them, they quickly became family friends with the Tachibanas and the Miyamizus. But of course, that doesn't mean they will be getting free haircuts from the Ishidas' hairdressing business which Shoya had been helping his mother to expand across Tokyo Metropolis. As they see the bridegroom, Shoya gave him a thumbs-up while Shoko grins as she waves her hand at him. Her mother simply gave Taki a small nod.

After smiling and giving a solemn nod to Shoya and the Nishimiyas, he turns to the second front row where Shoji, Okudera, Tsukasa and Takagi are sitting together. A wide smile plasters across Okudera's face as she waves her hand at her former co-worker while wrapping her other arm around her husband who stares back at him with a smirk. Tsukasa and Takagi sat next to them and wave their hands at the bridegroom.

After waving back at his friends, Taki finally lands his vision on the very front row where Seiji, Yamato, Banyat and Nadia are sitting. He notices his father holding onto a pillow with the wedding rings placed gently on top of it. As they gazed at bridegroom, Banyat, Nadia and Yamato wave their hands while Seiji simply smile at his son, knowing that within a matter of minutes, Taki and Mitsuha are going to marry in the exact same church where he and Ayase tie the knot together.

Taki smiles at his father and friends before finally turning back to the front. A few seconds later, the congregation fell silent as the organ began playing. The church doors opened, revealing Mitsuha clinging onto Tessie's hand. The bride began walking down the aisle, with Tessie walking by her side as the man who would give her away.

As she walks through the church, Mitsuha glances around. A bright smile began to take form on her face as not only she noticed that the church is crowded but also sees most of the people whom she knew are here to witness the happiest day in her life.

Okudera and Sayaka began shedding tears of joy as they watch their friend slowly approaching her husband-to-be. When they finally reach the end of the aisle, Mitsuha releases Tessie's hand and gave her friend a brief hug. Tessie smiled at her before going over to his wife and sat beside her.

Mitsuha turns to Taki and they both smile blissfully upon seeing each other. She walks over to him and they both cling onto each other's hands. The two gazed into each other's eyes for a few moments before turning to the pastor who stood in front of them.

After the pastor finished citing his prayers and sermon, he asked Seiji to present the rings. Seiji obliged as he gets up from his seat and walks over to couple. After holding up the pillow to them, Taki and Mitsuha each take a ring. As Seiji goes back to his seat, the two turn back to each other.

The pastor turns to the bride and asked, "Mitsuha Miyamizu…do you take Taki Tachibana to be your husband?"

"I do." Mitsuha nodded before inserting her ring through Taki's finger.

"Taki Tachibana…" The pastor now turns to the bridegroom. "Do you take Mitsuha Miyamizu to be your wife?"

"I do." Taki nods his head as well before inserting his ring through Mitsuha's finger.

"Then by the power invested in me by the Lord, our God…I pronounce you…husband and wife."

Taki and Mitsuha slowly embrace each other and share their first kiss as a married couple. Everybody in the church stood up and applauded. Their friends cheer while Toshiki broke down into tears as he clapped. Hitoha and Yotsuha gently rub Toshiki's back as he sobbed.

The newlyweds turn around and held tightly onto each other's hands. They both walk down the aisle together as everyone in the congregation turn and continue clapping. When Taki and Mitsuha reach the doorway and step outside of the church, they see Yuzuru and Shoya's mother standing at the bottom of the stairs.

"Say cheese!" Yuzuru said as she readies her camera.

Taki and Mitsuha wrap their arms around each other lovingly as they smile at the camera. Yuzuru then snaps a few photos of them before shouting ecstatically, "Alright everybody! Join in!"

Every friend and relative of the newlyweds then hastily came out of the church from behind. Standing next to Taki were Seiji, Kasumi, Yamato, Shoji, Okudera, Tsukasa, Takagi, Shoya, Shoko and her mother while situating themselves at Mitsuha's side were Sayaka, Tessie, Shuichi, his friends, Toshiki, Hitoha, Yotsuha, Banyat, Nadia and Miss Yukino.

Yuzuru instructs them where they should stand. Seiji stood beside Taki while Toshiki stood next to Mitsuha. In the same row as the newlyweds, Yamato and Kasumi stood next to Seiji while Hitoha and Shuichi's black-haired friend stood beside Toshiki.

Then standing on the row below them were Shoji, Okudera, Tsukasa and Takagi on Taki's side and Yotsuha, Banyat, Nadia and Miss Yukino on Mitsuha's side.

Finally, standing on the row above the newly married couple were Shoya, Shoko and her mother on the groom's side and Sayaka, Tessie, Shuichi and his brown-haired friend on the bride's side.

After everyone got into their places, Yuzuru hands the camera over to Shoya's mother and rushes over to them. She climbs up to the same row as Shoya and her relatives. Yuzuru then turns to the front and grins as she clings onto Shoya's arm.

"Alright everybody…smile!" Shoya's mother said as she holds up the camera.

Everyone look to the front and gave their biggest smiles with Taki and Mitsuha standing in the middle of it all.

This is truly the happiest moment of their lives.

Later that night, everybody gathered inside a huge room in a hotel where the reception party is being held. Taki and Mitsuha sat in the same table as Seiji, Toshiki, Hitoha, Nadia, Okudera, Sayaka, Tessie, Tsukasa and Takagi. The newly wedded couple is currently engaged in a conversation with Kasumi.

"Thank you so much for your service to the Miyamizu Shrine during my absence, Kasumi." Mitsuha said to Kasumi with a tender smile.

"You're welcome." Kasumi said grinning with her hands stuffed in her pockets. "I look forward to working alongside you and Taki at the shrine in the future."

"Us too." Taki said as he and Mitsuha nodded in agreement.

"I'm sure you two are going to love her." Hitoha said as she gently rests her hand on Kasumi's shoulder. "She's one of the most resilient and hardworking people I've ever met."

Kasumi chuckled as she scratches her head. "Now you're just making me blush, Miyamizu-sama." She said. Mitsuha, Hitoha and Taki laughed. "Well, see you guys later. Congratulations on your marriage." Kasumi waves her hand at the newlyweds, who both also bid farewell to her.

As Kasumi turned around and returns to her own table, Shuichi and his friends approach Taki and Mitsuha and bowed to them.

"Congratulations, Taki and Mitsuha." Shuichi said. Afterwards, his black-haired friend steps forward and hands Mitsuha a present wrapped in a bow.

"Here you go." She said.

"Arigatou!" Mitsuha said happily as she accepts her gift.

"We hope we'll continue to have a good relationship with you and your friends in the future." Shuichi's brown-haired friend said with her hands placed in front of her.

"Of course lac-" Sayaka quickly cuts herself off when she realized her blunder. Now that Shuichi and his friends are no longer their enemies, saying that would be very inappropriate. As Sayaka struggles to think what she should actually say, Tessie smiled as he rests his hand on his wife's shoulder.

"Sweetie, let's just call them who they really are." Tessie said to Sayaka. "Friends."

Sayaka chuckled and nods her head in agreement. "Right." She said. Shuichi and his friends smiled back at them before they all bowed. Mitsuha, Sayaka and Tessie got up from their seats and bow back. After Shuichi and his friends turn around and leave, Yotsuha and Banyat goes over to Taki and Mitsuha as she, Sayaka and Tessie sit down.

"Alright, I got it up!" Yotsuha said while holding up a tablet with her hands.

"What is it, you two?" Taki asked puzzled.

"It's our classmates. They have something to say to you." Banyat said. Yotsuha turns her tablet around, showing Kanon, Chizuru, Tetsuya and Nagisa on screen.

"Sorry we couldn't be at your wedding because we are busy preparing for college next year, but we still have a message for the both of you." Kanon said from the other side of the live video feed. The other three stood behind her.

"Congratulations!" They all said in unison as they gave peace signs to Taki and Mitsuha.

"To the both of you for your marriage!" Chizuru added ecstatically.

"We hope you two will always remain happy." Nagisa said.

"Best wishes to the both of you as you build your new lives together." Tetsuya said.

"And have lots of love today and beyond." Kanon finished.

"Arigatou." Taki and Mitsuha both said to them as they bow their heads to Yotsuha's classmates.

"Speaking of college, are you two fully prepared for it?" Okudera asked Banyat and Yotsuha.

"Yup." Banyat turns to her and nods his head. "And after I've graduated, I want to return to Japan with Yotsuha and continue pursuing my dream of working in the music industry."

"And when we do go to Wisconsin together, I'll make sure you don't go off slacking and messing around and actually do focus on your studies." Yotsuha said to him while placing a hand on her right side of her hip.

"Geez Yotsuha, since when did you became Nadia 2.0?" Banyat said to her in annoyance.

"Ever since you made your vow to me that you will stay by my side for the rest of your life." Yotsuha smirked.

Banyat sighs heavily and smiles back at Yotsuha. "Yeah, you're right." He said. Yotsuha grabs his hand and their eyes softened as they gazed at each other.

"Just make out already." Kanon deadpanned.

"WHAT?! You guys are still on?!" Yotsuha snapped as she turns her tablet around and snarled at her classmates.

"Admit it. You two like each other." Tetsuya said in amusement while Chizuru and Nagisa giggled uncontrollably.

"Fine!" Yotsuha rolls her eyes. "We admit. We like each other!"

"But it's not an intimate relationship!" Banyat added with a scowl. Yotsuha nods her head in agreement.

"I think they make a cute couple, don't you think?" Taki whispered to Mitsuha.

Mitsuha giggled. "Do you think they'll get together one day?"

"I hope so, because I would like to see my family continue expanding." Hitoha said as a mischievous smirk takes form on her face.

"WHAT?!" Banyat yelled incredulously as he and Yotsuha turn to the three, looking bewildered.

"Obaa-chan!" Yotsuha cried. Everybody at the table couldn't contain their amusement any longer and they all burst out chortling.

Banyat and Yotsuha turn to each other, looking annoyed. But they soon find themselves laughing along as well.

After their laughter died down, Taki and Mitsuha smile as they glance at everyone gathered around the table.

"Thank you, all of you. You guys are everything to us." Taki said.

"Through our days of sadness and happiness, you stay by our sides and experience it with us. All of you truly are our family and friends." Mitsuha said. Hitoha, Toshiki, Seiji, Yotsuha, Banyat, Sayaka, Tessie, Okudera, Nadia, Tsukasa and Takagi smile solemnly back at them.

"Well then…" Seiji said before he holds up his drink into the air. "Here's to all of us." Taki and Mitsuha smile at each other before grabbing their drinks and also hold them up. Everybody else followed while Yotsuha and Banyat return to their seats, sitting between Hitoha and Nadia. The two then raise their cups up as well.

"To all of us!" Everyone said in unison before clinging their cups together and gulp their drinks.

After they put down their cups, the presenter spoke, getting the attention of everyone present in the room. "Ladies and gentlemen, can we have the newlyweds, Taki and Mitsuha Miyamizu, come out here and have their first dance as husband and wife?" He said.

Everyone clap their hands as the light shines onto Taki and Mitsuha. Taki gets up from his chair and bows to Mitsuha as he extends out his hand to her. Mitsuha smiled as she takes his hand. After standing up, Taki escorts her to the large empty area at the front end of the room. The spotlight continues shining on them as they make their way over.

The presenter moves aside as the couple arrived at the front end and stood together in the center. The room fell silent as Taki and Mitsuha get themselves into position. He wraps his right arm around Mitsuha's waist. In return, Mitsuha wraps her left arm around Taki's neck. The two gazed into each other's eyes for a few moments and as soon as the music began playing, Taki and Mitsuha start dancing.

Everyone in the room is mesmerized by their performance. As they watch their friends dance, Sayaka and Tessie had their arms wrap around each other as he rubs her belly.

Tsukasa, Takagi and Okudera all smile at the dancing couple, feeling warm and contented with the fact that Taki has finally found his happiness.

Yotsuha could feel Banyat resting his hand on her shoulder. She glances at him and they smile at each other for a moment before turning back to the front. Yotsuha then places her hand on top of his. Nadia smiled as she watches them before looking back at Taki and Mitsuha.

Yuzuru snaps a few photos of them dancing while Shoya, Shoko and their mothers silently watch.

Kasumi records their performance with her smartphone while Yamato and Shoji gaze at them as they sat with her.

Miss Yukino, Shuichi and his friends also smile as they are captivated by their dance.

Toshiki lets out a heavy sigh as their performance reminded him of his happier times with his own wife. Seiji and Hitoha kept wide smiles on their faces as they watched.

When the music stops momentarily, Taki and Mitsuha stood still in front of each other, gripping their hands tightly. The two chuckled before the music resumes.

They sway back and forth a few times before Taki and Mitsuha back away from each other. As they pull themselves towards each other, Mitsuha did a twirl in front of him as Taki holds her hand up to support her. As soon as she came to a halt, he wraps his right arm around Mitsuha's waist again. Mitsuha slowly wraps her left arm around his neck and they gaze into each other's eyes while swaying side to side.

They then close their eyes as they began doing a few twirls together. When Taki and Mitsuha reopen their eyes again, they see themselves dancing in their younger forms. Taki was back to wearing his short-sleeved white school uniform, striped green tie, black belt, dark grey pants and black shoes. Mitsuha was dressed in her own short-sleeved white school uniform with a large red ribbon around her collar, dark grey skirt, black socks and brown shoes. Her long black hair is also tied to a double-braided ponytail with her signature red ribbon.

Taki and Mitsuha smile blissfully as they continue dancing. Their eyes softened as they are reminded how important they are to each other. How much sadness and despair they brought to themselves when they got separated and how much joy and bliss they had after being reunited many years later.

For years, they felt a longing desire for love and happiness. And now, they have finally found each other and they shall remain together forevermore.

Taki then smirked as he releases his hand around Mitsuha's and he picks her up by the waist. Mitsuha chortled as she looks down at Taki while he swings her in the air delicately. He then gently places her back on the floor just as the music is about to come to an end.

Taki and Mitsuha sway back and forth a few more times before they close their eyes and stood in front of each other with their arms around his neck and her waist as the music finally ends.

A few seconds later, everybody in the room got up from their seats and gave a standing ovation to the newlywed couple.

When they reopen their eyes, Taki and Mitsuha see themselves back into their adult forms and dressed in their wedding clothes again. They smile warmly at each other as their eyes met.

"I love you, Taki-kun." Mitsuha said softly.

Taki gave her a solemn nod. "And I love you too, Mitsuha."

The two close their eyes again as they lean their faces towards each other. They plant their lips against each other and kissed.

At last, a union between two lovers is formed. But their journey certainly will not end there. But whatever the future holds for them, they will always be ready to face it together.

The End

Song Suggestions:

i-AM by Hiroyuki Sawano (2:49 - 5:36 (During their dance)) (4:32 - 5:36 (When they turn into their younger forms))

Nandemonaiya by Mone Kamishiraishi (After you have finished reading the story)

Sovereign: I would like to thank NeoXen7 and AquaBluey for reviewing, Troubled Loner, Nurayumi and Brandz for favoriting and following this story and Spirit Tamer for checking out my story.

Words cannot describe how happy I am to finally see this story and my series come to an end. I really want to thank everyone who have reviewed, favorited and followed this story. And I also want to give special thanks to Spirit Tamer again for checking out this story and commenting on every new chapter through our conversations. I never would have come this far if it weren't for all of you.

It's been nine months since I've first watched the movie and even now, it still remains as one of the most emotional and meaningful movies I've ever watched. So thank you again, Makoto Shinkai, for creating this incredible movie and reviving my love for anime and writing.

So I know what you are thinking, now that the story is over, what's next? Well, my series may have come to an end but my love for writing is certainly far from over. The next story that I'm planning to write is based on Fairy Tail. So if you are a fan of the series, I hope you'll come back and check it out. I also have some other story ideas that I hope to write them in the future, including one based on Fate/Stay Night and another based on Transformers (Not the live-action films). And since a huge majority of the people voted on my poll choose that they do want me to write a special oneshot about how Kasumi Kinomoto became a shrine maiden in the Miyamizu Shrine, I'll definitely do it in the near future.

So yes, the series is complete, but I'm still staying here on Fanfiction. Thanks again to everybody who has read, reviewed, favorited and followed this story and until next time, read and review!