This is a masterpiece in every meaning possible. Nozomi and Yoroizuka have such a relatable relationship which I think is very common for many different people. The whole interwoven story of Liz and the blue bird was perfect, how it first seems as if Yoroizuka is the one holding Nozomi back because Nozomi is the one with all the friends. I also thought this but when they flipped it up with Nozomi actually being Liz holding Yoroizuka back because she is so dependant on her and was even holding herself back from playing at the level she could play. It is so hard to describe my thoughts right now, I have so much I want to say about it, but its hard to write it down. When Nozomi revealed that she also had a blank career plan and that she didnt really want to go music school because she figured out she wasnt the one the teacher recommended it to because she is not as good as Yoroizuka, was really sad but so real. Oh btw the song when they got it down was one of the best pieces of music ive heard, the way Nozomi was literally crying during playing in the later parts because she could see she has been holding Yoroizuka back this whole time, just so perfect. Ok so even though they flipped it that Nozomi is Liz and Yoroizuka is the blue bird, I think that was just one way of showing how the viewer could see their relationship, because really they both depended on each other and both held each other back. This was evident by Yoroizuka making a new friend when Nozomi was busy being social with others and when Yoroizuka was playing better. And Nozomi when she realised that she was holding Yoroizuka back she figured out she didnt want to go music school and made a big decision to pursue something else. This was also shown near the end when they showed Nozomi focusing on studying whilst Yoroizuka was practicing music. The whole way they portrayed this was as good as they could have done it. Them both figuring out their thoughts helped them understand each other better and just the whole relationship in general. They have moved on, both of them still friends but its a new leaf in the relationship, neither are now codepending on one another but instead trying to support the other's decision whilst still living their own life. Idk how well I got that across but yeah, masterpiece which is so relatable to how my friendships were like at school, I depended on others a lot, not living life how I should have been, always following others around even though it was not healthy. Once I finally made the decision to stop depending on them the friendship turned out much better, it was no longer toxic or consuming and I felt much better and gave me the strength to actually make my own decisions rather than relying on theirs. As cringe as that is, this shit just made me reflect on life, just in that sort of mood in this moment. Love stories like this, I will never forget it even if at the end of the day its a simple message.