Tsutomu: (sternly) "I don't intend to tell you anything about this."
Natsumi: (dismayed) "But, Tsutomu, I—"
Tsutomu: (expression softening) "It's better that you don't know. Please... don't ask me anymore."
(long pause, as rain continues to fall)
Natsumi: (voice breaking) "Fine. Just... forget it. I won't force you."
(another pause)
Natsumi: "I will wait for you."
(Tsutomu looks at her in surprise)
Natsumi:' "I'll wait, until you feel you can tell me everything. Is it okay if I wait...?"
(Tsutomu's eyes widen in realization and blushes)
Tsutomu: (smiles softly and nods)
Birdy the Mighty, OVA episode 3
Though the hours take no notice
Of what Fate might have in store
Our love, come what may, shall never age a day!
I'll wait, forevermore!
Of what Fate might have in store
Our love, come what may, shall never age a day!
I'll wait, forevermore!
Seven years ago, you walked out of my life. You never came back. I didn't know if I'd ever see you again. I missed you, dammit! I missed you so much!
— Cheria Barnes, regarding Asbel, Tales of Graces
"Whenever you return to Ordon, I'll be waiting for you."
—Ilia (to Link), The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
I know she'll wait
I know that she'll be true
(chorus) Look down, look down
They've all forgotten you
I know that she'll be true
(chorus) Look down, look down
They've all forgotten you
— Les Misérables, "Work Song" (Prologue)
"Young man," she gave answer, "your suit I disdain,
For I once had a sweetheart, MacDonald is his name,
He went to the wars about ten years ago,
And a maid I'll remain 'til he is back in Glencoe."
For I once had a sweetheart, MacDonald is his name,
He went to the wars about ten years ago,
And a maid I'll remain 'til he is back in Glencoe."
"Perhaps your MacDonald regards not your name,
Or has pledged his affection to some other one.
He may not remember, for all that you know,
The lovely young lass that he left on Glencoe."
Or has pledged his affection to some other one.
He may not remember, for all that you know,
The lovely young lass that he left on Glencoe."
"MacDonald will ne'er from his promise depart
For love, truth and honor reside in his heart,
And if I never see him, it's single I will go,
For he promised one day he'd come back to Glencoe."
For love, truth and honor reside in his heart,
And if I never see him, it's single I will go,
For he promised one day he'd come back to Glencoe."
— Lass of Glencoe, traditional Scottish
It will soon be 2090... can you hear me, Asuna-san? It's Yukihiro Ayaka. Heh... I'm a grandmother now. Most of our old friends have already gone. The reason I'm still living is the see the surprise on your face.
—Recorded message left for Asuna in Negima! Magister Negi Magi
Bitter Green they called her,
Walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter Green they called her,
Waiting for someone
To take her home
Walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter Green they called her,
Waiting for someone
To take her home
—Gordon Lightfoot Bitter Green
If someday you do manage to overturn the expectations created by the adults and you remember me… Then let’s have an important talk. A very, very sweet, kind, and important talk.
—Misaki Shokuhou, A Certain Magical Index
Happily waiting, all on my own
Under the endless sky
Counting the seconds, standing alone
As thousands of years go by
Happily wondering, night after night,
"Is this how it works? Am I doing it right?"
Happy to listen, happy to stay
Happily watching her drift away
—Spinel, "Drift Away", Steven Universe: The Movie
Tracey: I love you, Darryl.
Darryl: Wait for me, Tracey.
Chris: Wait for me an' all, Sharon.
Sharon: What?! You must be bloody joking! I've waited long enough.
— Birds of a Feather, "Nicked"
