Ansprechpartner A Brief Moment of Ichika 3. A Brief Moment of Ichika 3 by Natsu Tadano delivers a sweet yet clear eyed and always humane touch to a story of love doomed by illness. Tadano's vivid art brings this quiet love story alive, supporting the surprisingly deep philosophical themes of the text. Ichika and Prof. Yurugi, her philosophy teacher, must decide if the pain of losing someone is worth the moments of happiness and comfort they can afford each other. Final volume! I'm so glad I got to meet you Professor Yurugi accepted Ichika for who she was, even after discovering her illness. However, his own illness has reached its final stages, making every moment together precious. They escape the hospital to spend a summer night together, just the two of them. It's a dream date that feels like it might last forever, but will be over all too soon. In the end, all we can hope for is a brief moment of love.