Um, I feel like this story is shitty because I feel like most of you are confused since the movie involves a shit ton of time skips and past recollections.
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Kuchel's POV:
The next morning.

I woke up to my alarm blaring next to me, each morning I'd wake up the first thing I'd do is see if it was raining or not.

I sat up, brushing my hair out of my face. Levi was sleeping in the crib next to my bed still.

Outside my window the sky was gloomy and the windows were wet from the rain droplets running down it.

"It's raining"

Just like every-other rainy day, me and Levi went down to Shinjuku station and got onto the subway to head to the garden. I wore normal clothes since I wasn't a school student anymore. I had my purse as usual, filled with both mine and Levi's stuff.

It was July now, meaning it's been a whole month since this routine started.

When I got to the hut (y/n) was already there, her sketchbook in hand as always. I bought a gift for her since she was always making me food and buying me tea. It's only right I return the favor, even if I'm tight on money.

"Good morning"

"Morning Kuchel, and good morning to you too Levi"

"Oh here, this is for you" I pulled the book out of my bag and handed it to her as I sat down on my side of the bench.

"For me? What's the occasion?"

"Your always making me food and all, so I thought I'd return the favor. You said you wanted it right? I think I remember you telling me about it."

It was a guide for more intricate designs and full of tips for success in the fashion industry.

"No way! This book is so expensive! Damn Kuchel, thank you so much!"

"It's my pleasure" I laughed, smiling too.

She immediately flipped through the book, a big smile glued onto her face.

"Wow! I'm making a dress right now. I so needed this"

"Really? For yourself?"

" I haven't decided who it's for yet... but I haven't been able to get the sizing right. So..."

"Well what if you used my measurements? Of course it doesn't have to be for me-"

"Really? You'd let me do that?"

"Of course I mean it's no biggie"

She rummaged through her bag and pulled out a tape measure.

"Do you just carry that around everywhere?"

"You never know when you'll need it, comes in handy for situations like this"

"This has happened to you before?"

"No, but there's a first time for everything"

I let her take my measurements, staying still as she wrapped around my body. She measured my hips, bust, arms, all the standard measurements.

She jotted the numbers down into her journal with each measurement she took.

Your POV:

"It just happened. It wasn't like walking anymore, more like falling."

"Huh? Are you talking about the university?"

"Yeah...about a lot of things."

I went back to my measurements, trying to figure out what she meant by that.

I still don't know anything about her. Her past, what worries she carries. Why she's here, drinking her beer with Levi. Why she's in pain, yes. So much pain.

And yet, I cant help but be charmed by her.

I cant stop thinking about her.

Time Skip.
Kuchel's POV:

I sat at home, listening to the news once again. It wasn't raining anymore and the cicadas were outside being annoying as ever.

"Today, the rainy season for the Kanto area is officially over, ten days later than usual. The current temperature in Tokyo is 26 degrees (Celsius)"

It's like someone just flipped a switch, the sunny days came one after another.

Oh sure, I find myself thinking, "I'm glad she has fewer excuses for skipping."

But the truth is. I wish...the rainy season never ended.

I'd find myself alone at the Gazebo where (y/n) would come on rainy days. Of course I had Levi but things weren't the same without her. I'd bring books to read, my normal can of beer... but still, it wasn't the same without her.

Anytime I'd here someone walk by I'd jump and my heart would begin to race. But it would never be her. S

Instead it would be some random tourist couple, walking through the park hand-in-hand, pointing out the beautiful scenery. Some would come and sit in (y/n)'s spot, I'd be polite and scoot over but in reality I wanted them to leave. I was hoping she'd come back.

On sunny days, I don't even know this place.

Your POV:

I had just finished helping Makoto and his girlfriend move into their apartment. I was sitting out on the balcony, chugging down my water since the sun was practically boiling me alive.

"Thanks for all the help (y/n), why don't you stay and have dinner with us?"

"Sorry, I've got my part-time job today."

"This late?"

"And I don't want to impose."

"Not at all! I'll be living with your brother from now on, I mean I'm gonna be sick of him soon-"

"Hey I can hear you!" Makoto shouted from inside the house.

Soon after I left, waving my brother and Samantha (his girlfriend) goodbye.

The rainless days continued. I had no excuse to go to that place...

And then soon enough, it was summer vacation.

I worked part-time almost everyday over the summer. I wanted to earn what I could for the vocational school tuition fees so I worked my ass off.

Tuition...

Fabrics...

Tools...

All that cost money too, not like I was gonna get some grant.

I missed Kuchel and Levi like crazy, part of me wondered why I hadn't gone back. I mean she hasn't texted either, maybe she forgot about me? I still think about her nonstop, so why don't I just text her?

Maybe she feels trapped in this world like me, maybe she wants to get out too.

But I kept working on that dress, I wanted to make the dress that will make her want to twirl, to flaunt off her nice figure.

Kuchel's POV:

"What will the weather be..." I kicked my shoe off, letting it roll down the step of the gazebo "...tomorrow."

I took a sip of beer, swallowing the alcohol and looking down at napping Levi.

I'm not at all smarter at 19 than I was at 17. Of course I was old enough to understand more things, how the world works and how to survive in this cruel world. But I'd still make poor decisions at times like these.

I've always been here in this place. Stuck. It's always been just me and Levi, even before that no one really cared.