From the first silence to the last silence

Consuelo 2021-12-24 08:01:57

Lovesickness is unfounded, so don't spend tears on it.

First of all, about the reason that Guishu did not go to Mingli. The two had been communicating in high school, but later they only waited for the letter from each other in the mailbox, but couldn't write anything by themselves. Why is this? Due to their long-term long distances, the environment and the people around them are different. Apart from talking about the weather and strange things encountered, there is no common topic. This topic may last for a year, but it is impossible to keep doing this for 3 years. Moreover, at the age when the mental and physical changes were the most obvious, the two were inevitably seduced by their peers around them. But both of them have a kind of persistence in their hearts, insisting on the promise to go to see Sakura together. In fact, it is impossible for the noble tree to have no sense of the flower seedlings from beginning to end. Guishu also chose to stay with Huamiao because of Huamiao's easy-going, easy-going, simple and unscrupulous. Guishu has long known about Hua Miao's love for him, but he can't uncover this layer of veil. Because Guishu knew that there was only Ming Li in his heart, Hua Miao and him could not have results. The emptiness and loneliness in Guishu's heart also needs people like Huamiao to relieve him. In the unlikely event that the two-person relationship becomes public, Guishu knows that he must give Huamiao an answer. And he knew that he could only reject Hua Miao, so that the two of them could only walk in the same way in the future. These are things that Guishu does not want to see. So in the end, after Hua Miao understood Guishu's thoughts, he did not confess to Guishu. Because she already knew the result. So she chose to keep the two of them together in this kind of friendship and lover relationship, so that she can stay with Guishu in the last days. Just like what Hua Miao realized when she volunteered: she doesn't need to think too much, just do everything right now. It means that it is good for her to be with Guishu at this time, and it is useless to think about future things now. Grasping the happiness in front of you is actually the most important thing.


Let's talk about Guishu and Mingli. Like Guishu has a flower seedling, Mingli's excellence can be seen by men, so she will inevitably have suitors. But Guishu and Mingli’s hesitation and struggle cannot be said in the letter, and the letter can only say insignificant things. On the one hand, I am afraid that the other party is worried, on the other hand, I will inevitably feel a sense of guilt of betrayal because of the looseness in my heart. It is impossible to say that the nobility tree has never been moved by the flower seedlings. Guishu also returned Hua Miao's feelings for him with his unique tenderness. But Guishu can only do this, and can't take any further steps. Just as the two of them are lovers in the eyes of others, but Guishu strongly denies it. Therefore, due to various reasons, including distance and psychology, the two finally broke the letter. Both are looking forward to the other's response. Both of them are unable to write to each other because of the pain in their hearts, but they are looking forward to the other's confidence and strength. If two people are together, it is easy to talk about some topics and troubles, but once there is a distance, some topics cannot be brought up. This will only bring each other's pain and mutual suspicion. But the two never looked for each other. Because the two know that although meeting can bring a moment of happiness, after this brief happiness, there are more profound regrets and pains. As the so-called meeting, it is better to miss. And because the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. They are afraid of change. Their feelings towards each other are still the same as when they were 13 years old, and their mutual memories only lasted until they were 13 years old. For so many years, apart from their longing, they only have the messy and vague memories of that time. When they were afraid to meet, the two had become strangers. Regardless of the appearance or anything else... This is why they haven't looked for each other, and finally even stopped communicating.


Next, let's talk about Mingli's marriage. Many people hate Mingri because she smiles happily in her husband's arms. But everyone think about what Mingli did wrong? Can you tell such an excellent girl not to marry forever because of a promise made at the age of 13? Besides, 25 years old is already very big for a Japanese girl. It is very rare for Akari to keep his love for Takaki until 12 years later. Those friends who hate Akari, please put yourself in your place, what would you do if you were Akari? As spectators, all of us naturally cannot see what happened during the time that was covered up. Who can understand the pain and suffering in her heart for such a long time? Remember when Guishu went to see her when he was 13 years old, and Mingli waited all night at the station? Guishu said in the car: I don't want her to wait any longer, as long as she goes home, it will be fine. Don't underestimate this sentence, this may even be the essence of this animation. Recall that at the end of the animation, Guishu smiled relievedly at the empty street across the street after the train passed. He laughed so relaxed, as if he was relieved. What do you think of? "I don't want her to wait any longer, she would be fine if she goes home." This relief smile combined with this sentence, you should already understand it. If you say that your feelings for Akari are love, it is better to regard it as a responsibility. I took care of Mingli from elementary school to see her when he was 13 years old. Guishu regards Mingri as his own responsibility. He was afraid that for so many years, Akari had been waiting for him like he had always been at the station. When he saw the ring in Ming Li's hand passing by, he finally smiled. He knew that it was no longer necessary for him to keep such a promise. In addition to being a bit sentimental, he smiled more relaxedly because of the relief. At the end of the story, Guishu said that he has found the direction and motivation in life. Because he knows that Mingli has already lived a happy life, he will also start to find his own happiness. Therefore, Mingli's happy smile in her husband's arms is an inspiration to Guishu. The story of the two actually ended with a neither happy nor sad ending. This ending further reflects the realistic approach of this animation. Because this world is like this: there is no such thing as sadness or joy. Life is always going on, you can't take any scene in front of you as the end of your life...

View more about 5 Centimeters per Second reviews

Extended Reading
  • Christian 2022-03-21 09:02:23

    Seeing the cherry blossoms falling to the ground for a second, the past overflowed again - the distance of time, the barriers of space, the memories of youth, how many helplessness and sadness in those blue days

  • Rocio 2021-12-24 08:01:57

    Every frame is so detailed that it can be cut for desktop TAT

5 Centimeters per Second quotes

  • [first lines]

    Akari Shinohara: Hey... They say it's five centimeters per second.

    Takaki Toono: What do you mean?

    Akari Shinohara: The speed at which the sakura blossom petals fall... Five centimeters per second.

  • Takaki Toono: It must really be a lonelier journey than anyone could imagine. Cutting through absolute darkness, encountering nothing but the occasional hydrogen atom. Flying blindly into the abyss, believing therein lie the answers to the mysteries of the universe.