It was a fact that Takaki lost all contact with Akari. All contact, meaning not knowing her phone number or mailing address. However, what if he all knew where she was studying at? Let’s turn back the clock and go back to the train scene just right before the couple parted. And from there, let’s make some changes to Byousoku 5cm’s history.
Just before the train departs, Takaki asks Akari what school she is currently studying in, and she replies. Just as she does that, the train doors shut, with the last words from her to Takaki being the name of her school.
