Byousoku 5 Centimeter
Anime
秒速5センチメートル 2007/02/11
Character count8,131
Word count3,554
Unique words1,069
Unique words used once600
Unique kanji552
Unique kanji used once243
Difficulty beta Moderate

Tohno Takaki and Shinohara Akari, two very close friends and classmates, are torn apart when Akari's family is transferred to another region of Japan due to her family's job. Despite separation, they continue to keep in touch through mail. When Takaki finds out that his family is also moving, he decides to meet with Akari one last time. As years pass by, they continue down their own paths, their distance slowly growing wider and their contact with one another fades. Yet, they keep remembering one another and the times they have shared together, wondering if they will have the chance to meet once again.

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