I should be dead already...
It doesn't matter...
Bus Stop
Congratulations!
You have been chosen.
What?
You're a soul who has died after committing a great sin,
but is being given another chance to fight;
to return to the world once again.
You are one lucky soul!
Huh?
Where are you going?
If you continue, you'll be eliminated from the cycle of reincarnation.
You won't be reborn ever again.
Are you all right with this?
No problem.
Allow me to refuse.
What?
Why's that so?
My intuition... rather, I can say it's too troublesome.
Or should I say I don't want to return to a world like that again...
Have you forgotten everything down on Earth?
Did you ever have any unhappy memories?
About that...
Then it shouldn't be a problem.
I'm sorry to inform you, but we don't have any right to decline.
The Boss's decision is absolute.
Boss?
Well... he ought to be called the Father of everything.
You're... an angel?
If that's what you think, then so be it.
Pardon me. I still haven't introduced myself.
My name is PuraPura.
I'm in charge of guiding you.
That's the gate leading to Earth.
You're going to become a young man called Kobayashi Makoto.
Who is that Kobayashi Makoto?
Why him specifically?
Who knows? This is the Boss's decision.
After you.
Wait a sec.
I'm still not...
It's going to be fine.
You should just do it instead of thinking too much.
Now hop in.
Are you... an angel?
Maybe...
Three days ago, Kobayashi Makoto-kun allegedly attempted suicide by taking too much medicine.
He should be dying soon.
Once he's dead, his soul will leave his body.
You'll be able to enter him as a replacement.
Makoto.
Makoto!
If you succeed in this Internship, then you'll be allowed to return to the cycle of reincarnation.
You'll then be allowed to be reborn.
This so called "Internship" is a term we, the Industry, use for people like you who undergo a Homestay Programme.
Makoto-kun comes from a family of four.
Makoto!
Doctor!
Excuse me for a bit.
Mum!
His pulse has returned.
Connect the ECG.
Right away.
He came back.
Makoto is back!
Makoto.
Sorry, please keep your distance for a moment.
Kobayashi-kun, can you hear me?
U-Um...
This is my voice?
Ah, it's Makoto's...
Ah, it's Makoto's voice.
What is it? Do you want something? Water?
A mirror... Give me a mirror.
Mirror?
Why? You want to see your face?
This isn't a mirror, but you can see your face with it.
Can you see it?
There's nothing strange about it.
It's fine now.
Makoto!
What's wrong? Do you feel unwell?
The wound on my tummy is burning as if a knife is twisting in it.
It's awful.
This is Father,
my Mother...
...and my brother Mitsuru.
So that's how... I became Kobayashi Makoto.
I stayed in the hospital for a week.
The results after various examinations: Makoto's body doesn't have any abnormalities.
"What's left is to give him genuine care and concern."
My parents seem to have been given this order by the doctor.
Well, there's nothing to worry about.
Because I'm the one inside him.
What's wrong?
You scared of going in?
No.
I've prepared a lot since yesterday.
All of the them are your favourite foods.
I'll bring them out right away.
Oh, it's the washitsu today.
TL Note: 和室 washitsu = Japanese-style room
Um...
Come on. Go in.
You have to use the washitsu once in a while.
Just place the luggage in the bathroom for now.
Your brother has to prepare for exams, yet I forced him to come fetch you.
I wanted everyone to see you out of hospital.
Offer an incense stick for your grandma later.
Grandma?
It could be your grandma's blessings that you were all right.
Just wait a while. It'll be ready soon.
That's impossible.
Right?
But isn't it great that it came out as a misunderstanding?
There's still some more roasted beef.
Don't be shy and eat more. You like it, right?
Yeah, but I'm already full.
Don't say that. Here you go.
I wonder why...
...Brother seems kind of indifferent.
Oh, right.
When we were having a buffet at a hotel a while back,
you only ate roasted beef.
Yeah.
You went back and forth lots of times just to get the beef.
The chef even cut it extra thick for him.
Why did Makoto kill himself,
even though he has a happy family.
I even bought a cake in case you guys want something afterwards.
There's this much in the hall.
But I'm really full.
Still, I really appreciate it.
You did this much for me...
It's really delicious.
It's as if you have changed into someone else.
That's right.
It's great.
Go rest in your room.
The futon is sun-dried, so it's really comfortable.
Okay, see you.
Where's... my room?
What's the matter?
Something bothering you?
Oh, it's nothing...
Second floor.
Hey, where have you been all this time?
Do you know how confusing this is?
Hey!
Are you listening, PuraPura!?
You don't look too happy.
Of course I don't.
You've told me absolutely nothing about Makoto.
Heck, I don't even know what kind of person he is.
It would've been bad if I messed up during my stay in the hospital.
That's why I was always sleeping.
Isn't that fine?
Huh?
It's best not to have any preconceptions.
First, you need to feel it for yourself.
Feels like...
...you're being pretty cocky.
You may look like an elementary school kid, but you're actually a horrible old man.
Don't make fun of me!
You should have some things you want to ask me.
That's right.
Makoto's room.
This is a drawing from back when he was in elementary school.
He won first prize in the competition.
He's especially good at painting, and is in the art department now.
So he's a middle school freshman?
Third year, rather.
Eh?
He's so short!
That also seems to be a real headache.
The person you possess...
...reflects how serious your sins were in your previous life.
What did I do?
Who knows?
Remembering what you did is also one of the aims of this Internship.
It isn't anything serious, I bet.
Just how naive can you be?
Normally, will a happy person go and commit suicide?
I guess I should teach you some common sense.
What's that?
This is a guidebook of Kobayashi Makoto's life.
What? You should've taken it out sooner.
Hey, there's nothing on it.
The people of this world can't see it,
as this is very important personal information from our side of the world.
Stop kidding yourself.
You want to leak some info at appropriate levels to me, right?
Why would I benefit from doing something like that?
I'm just kidding. I'll listen.
Is it okay for an angel to be this violent?
I'll start with the family members.
The father is a good person, but is a salaryman.
He's always told to do work he doesn't like, and often has to do overtime.
He has no chance of making it big.
He has always scorned this kind of father,
and will never listen to his words.
Geez... You drank too much wine.
The mother even had an affair with the Gypsy dance instructor until recently.
Eh?
They seem to have broken up due to your suicide attempt.
Mitsuru is academically strong but has no interest in anything other than himself.
He secretly looks down on his academically weak brother.
He has never bothered talking to you recently.
What's wrong?
How about Grandma?
She passed away from an illness last year.
She was on very good terms with Makoto.
However, she didn't really see eye to eye with his parents.
Grandpa passed away while Makoto was young.
On 10 October, the juncture when Makoto attempted suicide...
Today is the 20th.
He attempted suicide early morning on the 11th.
Regarding what happened the day before...
It's said to be the worst day a person could ever have.
Do you want to continue listening?
You're really enjoying this, aren't you?
Really?
There's no way you could be an angel.
I've never said I'm an angel.
Either way, isn't it pretty good?
It doesn't make much of a difference to the current you.
Makoto?
It smells good.
Aren't these the beans from before?
You can tell? I just happened to buy some good beans.
Where are they from?
They're from Hawaii.
Ah.
Here you go, Onii-chan.
So she was two-timing.
I bet he doesn't have a clue.
Makoto, your toast.
Something wrong? Do you want some jam?
What's wrong with him?
He used to be like this.
So he had plans to kill himself.
Kuwabara Hiroka?
On the 10th of October, Makoto came back from his lessons.
On the way, he saw Kuwabara Hiroka, whom he had a crush on.
She was with a middle-aged man, walking into a love hotel in Futako-Tamagawa.
He was immediately transfixed.
However, he saw something much more shocking:
His mother and the Gypsy dance instructor walking out of that same hotel together.
This came as a huge shock to him.
Stuff happened, and he decided to end it all the following morning.
Why must it be this guy? What did I do?
Let's stop here for today.
What?
You're supposed to guide me. Don't you have any advice for me?
Hey, ParaPara!
My name is PuraPura!
Not some ParaPara, PeraPera, PuriPuri or some PoroPoro.
Keep that in mind!
I got it.
What's wrong, Makoto?
You didn't eat much in the afternoon, too.
Don't you like it?
Or do you want something different?
I rarely left my room in the following days.
Dogs can see you?
There are times when some humans can see me.
Eh? What happens if you're seen?
I get rid of them.
What?
Just kidding!
I just act like nothing happened and walk away.
So, how are you doing now?
I'm in bad shape, thanks to you.
You should at least eat properly,
since your mum painstakingly prepared it herself.
You saw it?
Sometimes.
Is it really hard to forgive her?
Not really. She's just an old lady from another family after all.
But the more she fulfils her responsibilities as a mother,
the angrier I become for some reason.
Because Makoto-kun has a fragile glass heart.
Hey! Stop it!
Stop it!
What do you think you're doing?!
A glass heart would have already been shattered.
Doesn't he have any friends?
Me?
Friends... well...
I meant Makoto.
Erm... That's...
It's good enough if there's one who comes to visit.
Only the class monitor knows about my suicide.
If that's the case...
Not even a single friend.
Out for a walk? That's a relief.
It's a good thing you're feeling this way.
At least it's better than staying at home.
But could you tell me when you're going out next time-
I'm going to start school tomorrow.
Eh?
Hey, you better memorise the directions.
You'll start going to school on your own tomorrow.
I understand. I'll have it engraved into my brain.
You're too different from Makoto.
That's because some people refuse to tell me anything.
Idiot! Think for yourself! Don't you have the brains for it?
But it doesn't belong to me.
This guy's an idiot, so I can't do anything about it.
You even admit it yourself that you're an idiot.
Screw it.
What's with that...
I'm not so sure about myself, but I know you're nothing more than a small fry.
You dare say I'm a small fry?!
You're a tiny pig-like soul, yourself.
Looking more energetic now, not bad!
Shut it!
You can't catch me!
What?
You should get it already.
Now go on, and don't pull such a long face.
Good morning!
I don't really care about school and such.
It's Makoto's life, after all.
It's not like I chose to come down here.
I'll kill you, you bastard!
It's better than staying inside the house the whole time.
Hey, who's that guy?
Beats me.
I thought he was dead.
Don't say that.
The third seat beside the window.
You do it.
How outdated. What's she trying to do?
Forget it, she will do.
Um, excuse me...
What the hell?!
Don't think I'll ever speak to you again, you dumbass!
Good morning!
Kobayashi, are you feeling well already?
Yes, I'm fine now.
I'm doing well, thanks to everyone.
Huh?
Good to hear that.
I'll try my best to catch up with classes where I'm falling behind.
Just what sort of person is this guy, seriously...
Sign: Art Room
Good afternoon.
He's the president.
All of Makoto's works are here.
Your seat is over there.
Can you continue it?
Me?
Makoto-kun!
So you came back to life.
Hiroka.
What happened? Were you sick?
Ah... yeah.
I was really worried about you.
I'm okay now.
That's great.
Here.
Thanks.
You really went to buy it?
I like this painting.
Really, huh...?
The azure colour of the sky is gorgeous.
Sky?
I don't think that's the sky.
Yuck.
A horse galloping across the sky...
A horse galloping across the sky is also good,
but I think it resembles a horse roaming the oceans.
At least that's what I think.
It's swimming towards the surface, coming from the deep, serene ocean floor.
That's why the blue is slightly brighter at the top part...
I see.
Erm...
So it's like this.
It's really up to your imagination...
Mao-chan!
Hey.
A-Am I wrong? Please explain.
She's really irritating.
Did you go for the seminar?
Huh?
Well, you feel kind of different.
So I just made a wild guess.
You went for the seminar during your stay at home or something..
Right? Is that true? Am I wrong?
I did not.
But you're really different from before.
I prefer the "you" before.
That's all.
Huh? That girl is also in the art club?
Her name is Sano Shoko.
You've been suspected, Sir.
She is not recorded in the guidebook,
but you don't acknowledge her existence anyway.
Makoto, Sawada-sensei was really surprised.
He said you're like a totally different person.
Erm, it's been a while since you went to school.
You've imposed on Sawada-sensei a lot.
Over the phone, he told me that you're fresher and much more cheerful.
He even said you've surpassed the others in class.
You seem to have become very strong.
He said, "It's unbelievable that you have become so positive."
I'm really glad.
Me, too.
Take one step at a time and learn slowly.
Don't be so mindful of how others view you.
Whether you cry or laugh, you only have half a year left.
You'll become an adult like me once you graduate.
No way. You're still young at heart, honey.
Husband-wife manzai?
TL note: 漫才 manzai = Traditional Japanese stand-up comedy
Remember to bring the apples.
Telling you things like this when you have just returned may seem very mean.
You're already in the third year.
Yeah.
If this goes on, you might not make it to high school.
You're ranked 32nd in academics in the entire class.
No. 1 from the back.
Wow, that's really horrible.
Say... could this be one of the reasons for...
Oh, you mean my suicide attempt?
Are you nuts? Don't just blurt it out like it's nothing.
It has nothing to do with my results.
I understand! Sorry!
Hey, Sawada, aren't you a shallow person?
But I'm not saying that no high school will accept you...
There are these horrible private schools...
Then I should just go there.
I have decided.
H-Hey, wait!
Have a proper talk with your parents, you hear me?
Okay.
It's as if you've untied that knot in your heart.
Really?
Oh...
See ya.
Hey, why aren't you drawing?
It's got nothing to do with you!
I knew something was strange.
If you didn't go to the seminar, could that mean you went for hypnosis treatment?
Did you?
Tell me, did you swim with the dolphins,
or did you go bungee jumping?
Could it also be a near death experience?
An out-of-body experience?
That's right!
You're lying... I refuse to believe that.
Why is she so difficult to get rid of?
Oh, right. She doesn't want the class to see her being close to me.
Talking to someone like me, who has been excluded by everybody else,
would get herself ostracised, too.
That's enough!
Leave me alone!
The thing is, the "you" now seems very weird.
Your painting looks great, Mao-chan.
Right?
Wouldn't it be better if you paint it slightly brighter around here?
But it'll be different from the real thing if you do that.
That's what you call art, Mao-chan.
Sloppy.
You are a sloppy person.
Try using cuter colours?
Aren't there quite a few beautiful colours?
I go to the art club everyday...
...in order to escape those troublesome matters.
And of course, to see Hiroka from time to time.
Hiroka isn't a member of the art club, but she often comes.
What Shoko says can be quite annoying,
but with that exception, this is the only place where I feel at ease.
Are you able to catch up?
Yes, somehow.
Oh, your brother's in a hurry to go out, so he's eating first.
He's having special lessons.
Must be hard on you.
I can't help it. The National Examination is approaching.
Let's eat!
Thank you for the meal.
I'm leaving.
Be careful.
Today, your father suddenly had to do overtime.
Is the inside of the Hamburg steak cooked thoroughly?
I added ketchup, Ma-kun.
Oh, sorry for calling you Ma-kun.
You've loved ketchup ever since you were young, Makoto.
What's with Ma-kun...?
Sawada-sensei called earlier.
He asked me to have a talk with you regarding the volunteering at school.
I'm fine with the worst private high school.
If you're fine with it, then there shouldn't be a problem.
But aren't there much better choices than that?
They may be private, but there are still many others...
Don't worry about money.
Your father and I want you to study wherever you choose to.
You'll surely find one that suits you if you look for it...
Do you want some more of the ketchup?
Hey!
Eating alone with you makes me want to puke!
Does it feel good to bully your mother?
Isn't a soul who has committed a grave sin even entitled to some privacy?
Look, you are getting the wrong idea!
This is your Internship, you know!
Perfect your own soul,
from which you attain the right to reborn.
I'm sure you didn't even bother trying to recall your past sins.
I did, and many times, too!
It's because I'm staying at a place like this.
I guess I must've committed some unforgivable sins.
I might even have murdered someone.
Or maybe I conned many people and robbed huge amounts of money?
Do you think I enjoy thinking of those things?
It's very disheartening.
Even if you say that...
Don't tell me you want to return and be destroyed?
There must have been some happy moments when you were alive.
Well, feeling confused in the midst of an Internship is not uncommon.
Maybe you should have more fun in this world.
Is there a time limit?
About half a year.
Such an irresponsible answer.
That's not up to you to decide.
That's it for now.
Morning!
Ah!
Hey.
Impressive.
You look dashing, Makoto-kun.
See you later.
All right.
You bought that?
Amazing... Must've been expensive.
Where did you buy them?
Oh... I bought them online.
Man, they're so cool!
So nice...
Thank you.
You haven't drawn anything at all.
It seems like I can calm down whenever I sit in front of this painting.
And it's actually something you painted?
How weird.
Right.
It doesn't suit you.
That hair style doesn't suit Kobayashi-kun at all.
Not at all, not at all...
This has nothing to do with you!
It's just different, and doesn't match.
It doesn't match. It doesn't match.
Did you get this from the convenience store?
Yeah, but the grilled salt and pepper beef tongue flavour can only be bought from the crude pastry shop.
It's a shop called "Himitsu" in Nikotama.
So I don't have to mimic Makoto's behaviour and actions.
Just like PuraPura had said, I only need to have fun with life here.
Oh, right. Let me take a picture of your new look.
Huh?
Okay, do a weird face.
Weird face?
Not bad.
That's totally awesome, Makoto-kun.
I'm not saying it on a whim.
I think so, too.
But you have to at least discuss this with your father.
Welcome back.
That's fine with me, but I won't change my mind.
Your brother says he wants to change and teach in the medical board.
His results from the National Examination weren't bad.
His former teacher also said he might make it.
Ciao!
What's up, Kobayashi-kun?
It's nothing...
You didn't bring an umbrella?
Where are you going? I'll share my umbrella.
No, it's cool.
See ya.
What's with him?
Hurry up and do it!
Shut up.
I'll go first. I have a feeling something good will come out.
I said I'll go first!
Hey, what's the name of this shop?
It's called "Himitsu".
It's a secret, a secret.
I knew it'd be this one.
Any one of them will do, just hurry up.
Again? This one again?
Give it to me if you don't want it.
No way, you petty kid.
You're cheap!
Hiroka had come here before.
She left after buying what she wanted.
That day, Hiroka also went to Futako-Tamagawa,
but she only bought some pastries.
The middle-aged guy with her was most likely her father or something.
They went shopping in Takashimaya and happened to visit the pastry house.
On the way, they happened to pass by the love hotel.
In the first place, whether he's her father or not,
it should be rather easy...
...to tell them apart.
Hotel Futako
It's hot. I'm going to take some clothes off.
You're quite daring, Makoto-kun.
Forget that. What's with the old guy?
He's someone who supports me.
We got to know each other from our cellphone's profiles.
I don't dislike him after meeting him, and our progress has been quite good.
But that sort...
The things that I want are expensive.
Clothes, handbags and accessories.
I can't afford them by only relying on my pocket money.
Can't you buy them when you're older?
I want them now!
When it suits me the most.
You see, I only have to do it three times to save enough to buy it.
I've got to go back now. He's waiting for me.
Then you're going to the hotel with me?
I can also do it with you.
If it's Makoto-kun, twice should suffice.
Forget it.
I see.
It was pretty fun running with you just now.
See ya.
Yes, I'll speak to him again, properly...
He's back. I'll talk to him straight away.
Yes.
Makoto, do you have a moment-
Your umbrella...
Wait. I'll grab a towel.
What's wrong? You can buy an umbrella from the convenience-
Turn off the lights!
Here's the towel. Now go dry yourself.
I'll put it here.
Didn't you have something to discuss with me?
It's fine. Let's leave it for next time.
What is it? Tell me!
Sawada-sensei called just now.
The three interviews next month will decide the final matriculation.
Didn't I say I'm fine with the worst-ranked private high school?
The exams aren't the reason for my suicide.
Regarding that...
I'm only a little worried.
There's no need for you to act like a good wife and mother.
What?
Pretending to show us that worried look of yours...
Pretending?
Let me ask you-
Don't!
Is the Gypsy dance instructor doing well?
PuraPura?
Hand over your wallet!
I don't have it with me.
What did you say, you twerp?
This brat really didn't bring anything with him.
Shit.
Let's just make do with this pair of rather expensive-looking shoes.
Stop it.
Hey!
Here ya go.
Eat this!
Makoto!
Ouch.
You're awake?
Does it hurt? Is it unbearable?
You slept for more than half a day after returning from A&E.
You were attacked by a small group of thugs.
Mitsuru found you lying at the shrine.
Are you hungry?
Want some porridge?
You're acting as if nothing has happened.
Don't you have other more important issues to address?
I'm sorry.
I slept like a log for the next three days.
Makoto?
Your friend came to visit you.
Please come in.
Ah... Why?
Can I come in?
Go ahead.
These are get-well gifts.
Thank you.
H-How are you?
What do you mean? I feel much better now.
I think I can go back to school next week.
I see... I see. That's good.
Hey, is it all right for you to visit me?
Isn't it bad if those guys in class learn about this?
Huh? Why?
What do you mean, "Why"?
I don't mind at all.
About Kuwabara-san...
You l-like her, don't you?
Yeah, so what?
Did something happen between you and her?
Somebody saw both of you at Nikotama.
That's nothing serious, really.
You know there are bad rumours going on around her,
but I kind of l-like her.
Even if the rumours are true, I don't think I'll ever hate her.
So if you're changing because of her,
then I'll stop, if you don't intend to revert back to your old self.
Can you tell me exactly how I have changed?
Like how I was before?
Kobayashi-kun was always deep in thought.
He's pure and transparent, bearing all the world's sorrow alone.
That kind of middle school student doesn't exist in this world.
Want to have a look?
That pure and transparent Kobayashi-kun also has human desires.
Look, you're still hideous, even without your glasses.
I hate you.
Makoto, tea.
Hey, your glasses.
What happened?
Please wait!
Did he do something to you?
He forced himself on you?
Forget it.
Although I did tell you to enjoy life here, this is just bullshit.
You always left me to fend for myself,
only popping out once in a while to lecture me.
Seriously, you should do a proper job as a guide.
It wouldn't be called an Internship otherwise.
I've always wanted to ask.
What will happen to Makoto?
What happens to his body if I fail the challenge and my soul leaves?
The instant when your soul vanishes,
Makoto will really die.
Not going back?
I don't feel like staying there.
Have a proper talk with your mother.
She looks really pitiful.
It's too late.
People make mistakes, regardless of who they are.
It's the same for your past self, too.
Makoto should just die when I fail the challenge.
It's him.
Hey!
Kobayashi-kun!
What's wrong? Lost your ticket?
Yeah, I don't remember where I put it.
It's caught in between the book pages.
Oh.
You got done.
I heard it from Sawada-sensei, though I didn't really believe it.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Any plans for today?
Me? I'm just loitering around randomly.
Then can you accompany me for a while?
Have you heard of this?
Sign: When the Tamaden was running. The missed Setagaya's tram.
Tama... den?
I only found out about this recently.
The Tama-den is a land-based tram that runs from Shibuya to Futako-Tamagawa.
The circuits were abolished in the 44th year of Showa.
Wasn't there a Setagaya Line running from Sangen-Jaya to Takaido?
That is an extension of Tama-den.
Feels great, doesn't it? Feel like taking one?
My father sat on it before when he was young.
I'm envious.
So you like railways?
The Tama-den wasn't really what got me interested.
More like it was the running away from exams.
What really intrigues me is an extension stretching from Nikotama called the Kinuta Line.
I would love to walk along the remnants of that line.
When we came across each other previously...
Yeah.
At that time, I also had this plan.
But because it was raining, I gave up halfway through.
In fact, I was supposed to go for my lessons in front of the bus stop.
I just skipped them.
It's over there at that bus stop; we're almost there.
Don't you have lessons today?
I don't feel like going, since it's test day today.
Have you decided which school to enter?
Not at all.
I'm not that smart.
I'm fine with any one of them.
Me, too.
Serious?
This is the what remains of the Kinuta Line.
Wow.
You draw a curve from the bus stop like this.
Neat, isn't it?
Yeah.
This is the remnant of the Naka-kochi station, the first ever station built.
It's really close, so can't you just walk to it?
Feels familiar, doesn't it? The Tama-den.
The station is so small, and the platform has only one side.
The Kinuta Line is one-way only.
The mood seems to be getting better.
Table tennis?
I've played table tennis every day for some time before Summer vacation.
That's because I'm a substitute player.
As such, I'm ranked 31st out of 32 during the first semester.
That's bad. But hey, I'm the 32nd.
What?! You serious?
Yeah.
We seem to be the strongest, when you look at it differently.
It's like, "Is this the time to be doing such a thing?"
Besides, we can't be any worse off, so be it.
Let's go.
All right.
This must be the rail of Kinuto Line.
It's incredible.
It still retains the shape of the rail.
Oh, good stuff.
Kobayashi-kun, there's an incredible photo here.
Near that area is Yoshizawa station, the second station.
It does feel kind of good.
Told you so.
If only we could still travel on it...
You like old things?
I guess so.
I have an interest in things that are gone.
It's like getting some form of revival.
Just kidding.
It's just that I don't want to think about the exam.
All right. Now for the final station, Kinuta-mura.
It's the last one already?
That's short.
There used to be a station here at the park.
This is the remnant of the final stop, the Kinuta-mura station.
Sorry for having you accompany me the whole day.
No, it was really interesting.
Though, it was slightly awkward in the beginning.
He's Saotome. Look at that face of his.
For some reason, after hearing from you,
I feel like taking the Kinuta Line.
For real?
Yeah, for real.
Seems like only the park is here.
It'd be great if something was left.
I see. The shoes were torn.
That must've hurt.
It really hurt more than getting beaten up.
I just have this feeling this era doesn't suit me.
That must be the reason why those shoes have left me.
What's that?
Then what kind of era suits you?
The Jomon era.
You've gone way back there.
Will the Jomon people cry over having their shoes taken?
Shut up.
This is the same as the Jomon people crying after having Haniwa stolen.
They are with popular trademarks.
Haniwa only appeared during the Kofun period.
There weren't any of them in the Jomon period.
I see, as expected of the 31st placer.
I feel that the present is fine, whether or not it suits me.
Even if many hateful things happen, it'll be fine if we live the moment.
But I really want to take the Tama-den at least once.
I knew it.
Have you heard of the shoe shop called "GomenSourou"?
Nope.
It's a terrific place where they even give you discounts up to two-fold.
Really?
Wanna have a look?
What's with him?
He's back.
You're right...
Hey!
Hey.
What?
If this so called tragedy...
"The cool Autumn is suited for reading under the lamp."
This is because autumn has long nights, which are the best times to study.
...refers to not having someone to say hello to,
or being alone during assemblies and recess...
When I was your age, the kind of entertainment you have today didn't exist.
I have someone to walk with.
I'm happy enough to thank God just for that.
As for the other things, I'm fine just the way they are.
I haven't been able to get up recently.
I almost was late this morning.
He was glaring at you.
You, too.
Look like a good place to me.
Kobayashi-kun, there are rules set when entering this shop.
GomenSourou!
TL: Actually means "sorry for ejaculating prematurely".
You tricked me.
Well, don't be angry.
Welcome.
Why don't you try it on?
Awesome, this pair of shoes is cheaper by four-fold.
Incredible.
This pair is also cheaper by 1000 yen compared to the last time I went.
GomenSourou really is awesome.
Of course it is.
We don't really look like exam candidates, as we're so free.
Yeah, what a pain.
My parents want me to make it to a public school no matter what.
My family is poor, and I have brothers and sisters.
I see.
But honestly speaking, I feel that the metropolitan Tamagawa-East High isn't too bad.
I'm also quite good at table tennis.
But I'm terrible at academics.
After discussing with Sawada, he told me I had to work extremely hard or it'll be hard for me.
Well, you can have this one for now.
Why, thank you.
The smaller piece would do.
Thanks.
It's good.
The chicken tastes just as good.
Maybe I should just try for Tamagawa-East.
Should I?
You sure?
That'd be great. Of course you can.
I won't lose anything even if I don't make it.
It's probably too late to start now.
Now who told you that? Let's work hard together, right?
I think I'd be more motivated if you came along.
Me, too.
You're naive to have so much motivation over a meat bun.
Whatever.
You really want to be in the same school as that guy?
You'll be long gone before you make it to high school, you know.
Why?
Fishing?
Yeah, how about we go there for half a day?
Just for a breather.
If you're not interested, then you could just sketch there.
Your mother bought this for you.
It's to keep you warm.
Look.
Your mother sure has great taste.
This one isn't too bad.
Try putting it on.
We can have it exchanged if you're unhappy with the colour.
The colour is just fine.
Right?
Why...
Why did I come?
Will we be able to catch fish here?
It doesn't matter if we can catch them or not.
Spending my time leisurely catching fish in a beautiful place like this...
...is my way of fishing.
Hey.
You'll get cold like that.
Want to put this on?
I'm good.
How about a scarf?
I said I'm fine.
You're pretty swell.
Can you sketch for me next time?
I don't do portraits.
Why so?
It's just that... I hate people.
Is that so?
I happen to hate people, too.
Come and have lunch.
Hey.
Any bites?
Not even a nibble.
Maybe he knows it himself...
About Mother's...
Your mother took time to prepare these. Why don't you have some?
She's reaching her limit.
It was a huge shock to her when you swallowed her pills.
She already started to crumble when your grandmother passed away.
Your mother and grandmother...
...might not have been on good terms.
But when she was hospitalised, your mother really took care of her.
However, your grandmother still left...
She passed away without even having time to say thank you.
It's surely painful to be rejected this way.
I'm also to blame for not paying enough attention to her.
I know she has complained of not being able to sleep at night.
I didn't think it was so serious that she had to be hospitalised.
I finally realised after you attempted suicide.
That the pills belong to her.
I don't expect you to suddenly start treating her kindly.
But there's one thing I hope you will believe.
The fact that you're still alive...
Your mother and I are genuinely grateful for that.
Makoto's family and the others are unrelated to me...
But they treat me as their dearest kin.
Even though I know about this, Makoto's death still won't change.
These people are really going to lose him this time.
You want something?
It's okay. I'm not hungry...
Here you go.
Thanks.
This one, too.
Thanks.
It turns out I nearly finished all his noodles.
The interview is today.
Yeah, I managed to convince them about Tamagawa-East.
But Sawada was complaining.
How about you?
I haven't told them yet.
Better tell them earlier.
Sano-san!
Are you also having your interview today?
T-That's right.
Have you decided on a school yet?
I think so.
B-Bye.
Isn't that your mother?
Oh, she's here.
Why do you know my mother?
That's because...
Oh I get it, we really have a lot in common.
Oh, dear. I should be going now.
Art Room
It's all right.
You can have it.
So you can do what you want to it.
Hiroka?
I'm weird.
I'm so weird! I think I'm crazy.
I really do like beautiful things. I really do.
Yet I always have the urge to ruin them.
I'm weird, messed up and crazy.
Such things do exist, so it's not only you, Hiroka.
Really?
Be it this world or the other world, humans or angels...
All of us are strange, yet normal.
If your head becomes weird or becomes mad,
that's very normal.
So I'm not the only one who will often become cruel?
Everyone's like this... and I mean everyone.
Humans aren't just comprised of a single colour, but with many different ones.
There's nothing wrong with it.
Be it beautiful or dirty colours.
Really?
That's right. That includes me...
I don't know which colours belong to me.
I've been lost all this time.
I get the urge to do it once every three days.
But there's at least a day each week when I feel like being a nun.
I hope to live forever, yet I feel like dying everyday.
I'm really weird, right?
Not at all. In fact, you're too normal.
But...
It's better to not think of dying.
I won't ever die.
I've got something to tell you before dinner, so please come down.
What's it about? High school stuff?
Didn't I tell you to come down?
That has nothing to do with you.
You should concentrate on your exam.
I'm not taking it anymore.
What?
Why aren't you going to take the exam?
He doesn't mean it that way.
Mitsuru has decided to try for medicine.
He intends to continue studying for a year.
When he has more confidence, then he'll take it.
Take a seat.
What do you want to talk about?
Oh, Makoto.
Ever heard of this high school?
I think it suits you.
I'm sorry if I did something unnecessary.
But we want to let you know such a school exists.
It's a different kind of high school, which focuses on character.
They offer art and music as optional classes.
If you wish to take up arts,
you can take their 16 hours/week art course.
They also invite famous artists occasionally for special lectures.
The chances of getting promoted at this arts school is very high.
It looks very expensive.
Yeah, but we'll think of something regarding that.
Mitsuru's examination is pushed back a year.
Is it for my sake?
Makoto, your brother was the one who found this high school.
He said you'll be able to attend school happily.
He even got the pamphlet for you.
Your mother even personally went there to check it out.
It took an hour to get there by train and bus.
Although it's pretty far, the place is rather big and the environment is good.
I feel the students there are free and happy.
Sawada-sensei mentioned that you also learn skills aside from the usual subjects.
There's a better chance you'll be recognised.
I think it'll be wonderful for you to study there.
Why don't you go for it?
You'll go for it, right?
Just go study there.
You've always been good at drawing.
You'll have fun drawing your favourite stuff at this high school.
What do you think?
Don't worry about money.
I'll enjoy myself studying there, right?
You should go.
Go.
But...
I still feel like going to Tamagawa-East.
Don't get too cocky, you bastard!
Mitsuru.
Do you understand how we feel?
Mum took pains to collect pamphlets from various schools.
She even went to a few of them personally to have a look.
Even so, she said you'll surely feel that this is the best when you look at it.
That's enough, Mitsuru.
Sit down.
Your brother really cares about you.
He said you'd surely be disgusted if we told you all of a sudden.
"At least have a meal together first."
"He'll make it back even if he has lessons."
When you were assaulted back then,
just as we were cluelessly looking around for you,
he said you'd surely be there, and after that, we found you at the shrine.
The two of you always played there when you were young.
Your father seldom used to come home for dinner.
But now, he makes sure to be back.
Isn't it the same for you, Mum?
You used to always buy ready-made side dishes.
But ever since Makoto's incident, you started cooking various dishes everyday.
Even though you never finished them.
I finally understood what's most important, then.
Your miraculous revival... That's something I'm thankful about.
Your mother and I,
and even Mitsuru, were really emotional.
He suddenly said he wants to try for medicine.
We looked for a school without first telling you, so it's our fault.
We will respect your decision.
Let's eat.
Yeah.
This has nothing to do with his opinions.
He finds joy in trampling on our good intentions.
Do you really enjoy doing such things?!
Mitsuru.
You want us to feel disappointed while you say, "You deserve it," in your heart.
Mitsuru, stop it.
We made a promise.
I made a promise to Saotome-kun to enrol in the same high school.
Your friend?
You want to enrol in that school just for that?
He's the first friend I've ever had.
The first friend I made for myself.
It's embarrassing; I'm very carefree in class.
But deep inside, I feel miserable that I've created a barrier around me.
But Saotome-kun always talk to me about many things.
We bought shoes, studied together...
I'm really happy.
That's why I want to enter the same school as him.
I also want to make many more friends.
Making a ruckus with friends while going to school;
taking a detour on the way home.
I want to go to high school for the very simple things.
Thank you.
I understand, Makoto.
Let's end this conversation.
You'll go to Tamagawa-East High School. It's decided.
Now, let's eat.
Yeah, I'm hungry.
Wow, looks delicious.
Do you want some beer?
Please do. You drink some, too.
I'll go get it.
Here.
Want some lime?
Sure.
PuraPura?
Come find me at the school rooftop after class tomorrow.
I got it, PuraPura.
Wait a sec.
Sorry, there's a place I've to go to today.
Never mind. Tomorrow, then.
Look, I think it'll be fine.
But the me today may not be the same as the me tomorrow.
If that ever happens, please don't abandon me.
I understand.
Heavy...
It's not that.
I just want to talk to you for a bit.
It may be a little late, but I'm sorry for what happened then.
I actually did those things whenever you came to see me.
I wanted to properly apologise...
...sometime today.
What you said is dead accurate.
You saw through me more thoroughly than anyone else.
Although I don't really understand why.
That's all I have to say, bye.
That's because we're the same.
I was also bullied.
I really care about what happens to you.
You started getting bullied in your freshman year.
I was always beside the class, looking at you being bullied.
You didn't cry and remained very composed.
I felt you were incredible.
I should apologise, too.
I said that someone saw you and Kuwabara-san at Nikotama.
I was lying.
I was the one who saw you two.
I thought you heard it from Saotome-kun?
What? Saotome-kun?
Don't you always hang around with Saotome-kun?
That's because he's Saotome-kun.
Don't you also hang around him?
Even if it means getting ostracised, Saotome-kun never minds.
He never selectively treats people.
I-It's not that I like you or anything...
I also don't think you're like "The Star Prince."
I'm saying the truth.
It's different from that...
I feel that you're my comrade.
That's why I joined the art club.
Even though I'm poor at drawing.
It feels safe and at ease, as if inside a world of its own.
I think such a world exists in your mind.
Whenever something hateful happens, you'll endure.
I used to see things like "Go and die!" and "Shut up!" online,
get beaten and have my slippers stolen every day.
But it used to be better in comparison to being treated as invisible now.
It's all because of you that I've become stronger.
You're my saviour.
It can't be. Someone like me...
So you're back to your usual self, Kobayashi-kun.
It's you.
I'll continue drawing...
...the incomplete portions.
Just like before.
You stay here. I'll be back soon.
You're late.
Sorry.
And?
I already know my sin.
I killed someone, didn't I?
I killed myself.
I'm the soul of Kobayashi Makoto, who committed suicide.
Hotel Futako
Congratulations!
You completed the challenge.
I think you should have noticed.
The so-called Homestay isn't a soul's Internship,
but a wide test period to determine if souls like you who have forsaken your bodies...
...are fit to return to your true selves.
Stop speaking like that!
What are you talking about?
I feel I'm pretty arrogant, myself.
Because you completed your challenge successfully.
Feels as though all my hard work is wasted.
The hard work was essential.
I've thought of how great it would be if Makoto wasn't related to me.
But to actually say it's me...
I've done something extremely shameful.
But you should be glad.
Be glad you're given a chance to live again as Kobayashi Makoto.
Am I right?
Well... I guess so.
You told Hiroka before,
"Humans aren't just comprised of a single colour, but with many different ones."
What our true colours are, what our own colours are, no one knows.
Progress colourfully and continue living colourfully.
You're right.
Thank goodness.
I'm really fortunate that I could be reborn.
From now on, you're free to go anywhere.
Please bear in mind there are many people supporting you.
Also, don't forget you're a support for others, as well.
So, you have to continue living on in this world.
Okay.
Actually, I'm a soul who was unable to reincarnate.
What? Really?
Yeah, I wasn't able to remember my sin.
Thankfully, the Boss took me in and gave me this job.
It's really lonely to not have a past and a future.
As little as fried chicken and a meat bun can bring so much happiness.
I may not really understand much, but I feel kind of envious.
It's good to have a tomorrow.
Maybe I was a little mean to your sloppy self at times.
Not at all, not at all.
Thank you, PuraPura.
Because you're here...
It's about time we say goodbye.
Please wait, PuraPura.
Why don't you stay by my side for a while more?
I don't have much confidence yet.
I can't.
At best, there's only a few decades to life.
Just treat this as the start of an extended Homestay.
Well, then. Let's begin the final guidance.
Please close your eyes.
Wait-
Ah, oh yeah...
To prevent you from having the misconception that you have infinite challenges,
I need to remove your memories of me.
Huh?
Hurry, close your eyes.
PuraPura.
Shut up and keep silent!
Close your eyes!
I'll be watching over you constantly.
Don't you dare think of doing foolish things.
Kobayashi Makoto, you're already dead.
That should be enough already. Don't die anymore.
Yes...
It's cold.
This is Kobayashi-kun?
No... I'm the horse.
I've no idea who that is.
Something like an angel?
There's no way it could be something so exaggerating...
That's what I would like to think.
No way!
How could you lose to an antique bike?
I'll leave you behind next time.
Are you alive?
Hey, am I alive?
Yeah.
You're alive and kicking.
Who was that?
What do you think?
What's with you?
It's nothing.
To whomever that was,
"I'm alive."
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buraunkan no mukougawa
ブラウン管の向う側
On the other side of the Braun tube,
kakko tsuketa kihei tai ga indeian wo uchi taoshita
カッコつけた騎兵隊が インディアンを撃ち倒した
cool looking cavalry troops are knocking down some Indians,
pikapika ni hikatta juu de
ピカピカに光った銃で
with glittering flash guns.
dekireba boku no yuuutsu wo uchi taoshite
出来れば 僕の憂うつを撃ち倒して
If it's possible, please knock down my melancholy, too.
kurereba yokatta no ni
くれればよかったのに
Wouldn't that be great?
kamisama ni wairo wo okuri
神様にワイロを贈り
I pleaded to God,
tengoku he no pasupouto wo
天国へのパスポートを
requesting a passport to Heaven.
nedaru nante honki na no ka
ねだるなんて本気なのか
Am I serious?
seijitsusa no kakera mo naku
誠実さのかけらもなく
There's not even a fragment of sincerity.
waratteiru yatsu ga iru yo
笑っている奴がいるよ
Only just a giggling fellow.
kakushiteiru sono te wo misete miro yo
隠しているその手を見せてみろよ
Show me those hidden hands of yours.
umareta tokoro ya hifu ya me no irode
生まれた所や皮膚や目の色で
My birth place, skin and eye color.
ittai kono boku no nani ga wakaru to iu no darou
いったいこの僕の何がわかるというのだろう
Just how much do you know about me?
untenshusan sono basu ni boku mo nokkete kurenai ka
運転手さんそのバスに 僕も乗っけてくれないか
Can I also get onboard that driver's bus?
ikisaki nara doko demo ii
行き先ならどこでもいい
Not asking where and just continuing onwards...
konna hazu janakatta daro
こんなはずじゃなかっただろ
It shouldn't be like this.
rekishi ga boku wo toitsumeru
歴史が僕を問いつめる
History is questioning me...
mabushii hodo aoi sora no mashita de
まぶしいほど青い空の真下で
...under the dazzling blue sky.
umareta tokoro ya hifu ya me no irode
生まれた所や皮膚や目の色で
My birth place, skin and eye color.
ittai kono boku no nani ga wakaru to iu no darou
いったいこの僕の何がわかるというのだろう
Just how much do you know about me?
untenshusan sono basu ni boku mo nokkete kurenai ka
運転手さんそのバスに 僕も乗っけてくれないか
Can I also get onboard that driver's bus?
ikisaki nara doko demo ii
行き先ならどこでもいい
Not asking where and just continuing onwards...
konna hazu janakatta daro
こんなはずじゃなかっただろ
It shouldn't be like this.
rekishi ga boku wo toitsumeru
歴史が僕を問いつめる
History is questioning me.
mabushii hodo aoi sora no mashita de
まぶしいほど青い空の真下で
Directly under the dazzling blue sky...
aoi sora no mashita de
青い空の真下で
Under the blue sky...
aoi sora no mashita de
青い空の真下で
Under that blue sky...