Amasawa, Seiji

天沢聖司

A boy who first appeared reading a book that Shizuku had left behind. Shizuku had tucked her song lyrics inside the book, and Seiji read them. He actually liked them, but when Shizuku returned to retrieve her book, he called the lyrics corny, which caused her to call him a jerk. He is frequently seen riding his bicycle throughout the movie. For instance, when Shizuku forgot her lunch at his grandfather's shop, he returned it to her on his bicycle. He playfully commented on the enormous amount of food inside, asking her if she really eats that much. Shizuku yelled at him again.
Their first genuinely pleasant encounter occurs when Shizuku stops by Shiro Nishi's (Seiji's grandfather) store while it is closed. She explains to Seiji that she wanted to see The Baron again. So, Seiji takes her inside the shop and shows her the cat; he even lets the sunlight glisten in the cat's eye. Shizuku is mesmerized by it.
Seiji is an aspiring violin crafter. He plays a little bit, yet he truly loves making them. He wants to become a professional, much to his parents' dismay. He says that only his grandfather supports him. Shizuku pleads with him to play a little, and he agrees on one condition: Shizuku must sing along. So the two of them play and sing the song "Country Road". Midway through the song, Seiji's grandfather arrives with two of his friends, and they join in. This is when Seiji and Shizuku first become great friends.

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