Dream...
The day the dream started...
The light through the branches was bright.
The snow felt cold...
And a small boy was crying.
But I can still remember his face.
arigatou iwanaiyo
ありがとう 言わないよ
I won't say thank you.
zutto shimatte oku
ずっとしまっておく
I'll keep it to myself forever.
sayonara wa kagerinai
さよならは 翳りない
Words of farewell will drop
yume no ato shizuka ni oritatsu
夢のあと静かに降り立つ
silently after a crystal clear dream.
ryouteni wa furisosogu kakera wo
両手には 降り注ぐ かけらを
Holding flakes falling from the sky in both hands
itsumademo itsumademo daite
いつまでも いつまでも抱いて
I embrace them forever and ever.
saigo made waratteru tsuyosa wo
最後まで 笑ってる強さを
She already knows the strength it takes
mou shitteita
もう知っていた
to smile until the end.
Ayu Ayu!
Sorry, I'm late.
It was a little busy.
I'm not Ayu Ayu.
What's your name, then?
Tsukimiya Ayu.
That's pretty normal.
I'm Aizawa Yuuichi.
Pleased to meet you.
Yeah.
Then let's go, Ayu Ayu.
Uguu~
Such a strange answer.
Oh well.
Today's is better.
Of course it is.
Nothing tastes good while you're crying.
Yep.
Yuuichi-kun...
You know...
What? A confession of love all of a sud-
I wouldn't do that!
You know...
Thank you.
Hey Yuuichi-kun. Do you like your mother?
I do. Why?
I like mine, too.
So?
That's it.
OK.
You see...
I lost my mother...
She left me behind...
That's all.
Let's play together tomorrow, too!
Really?
Yeah. If you want to.
When I'm with you, I can remember happy times.
Episode 6
Divertimento of Riddles
That idiot!
What goes around comes around.
Auu!
Auu...
Auu~
Th-That scared me...
What is it this time?
It's fireworks.
Where did you buy these?
Makoto, did you want to play with fireworks?
Y-Yeah...
Then let me know.
If there's something you want to do, I'll listen to you.
Yeah...
Let's all go to bed now.
We'll all play with fireworks another day.
Aren't you lucky, Makoto.
You should think and reflect on what you did.
Auu~
Good morning.
Good morning, Yuuichi-san.
It's Sunday, and you're up so early.
What's Nayuki up to?
Looks like she's still asleep.
But she has practice, so I'm sure she can't stay asleep for much longer.
I'll wake her up later.
Really, would you? Thank you.
Is Makoto still sleeping, as well?
She should be getting up soon, as well.
Akiko-san, can I have some, too?
Sure.
Let's eat.
I'm sorry. I did not know you couldn't handle hot things well.
Thank you for the food.
Me, too! Thank you for the food.
I'll be back up in my room.
Uguu~ Yuuichi-kun, you're so mean.
Hey Ayu, since when have you been there?
I was here the whole time!
Sorry, I totally, completely, absolutely didn't notice you.
I invited her again.
Eating meals is more entertaining with more people around.
So Yuuichi-kun, what are you going to do today?
I plan to spend my day taking care of my bonsai.
It's a Sunday! It's a waste to spend the day like that!
Do you want to play with me?
Eat and run?
No!
Hey, tickets to a movie, eh?
Yep! Akiko-san gave them to me!
What's on right now?
I'm not sure. But they should be good until today.
Then would you like to go with me?
Oh, that sounds good, too.
Uguu~
I'm joking.
Both Nayuki and I have things to take care of, so you two should go.
A movie, eh?
I guess it's good once in a while.
It's on! Let's go watch it together!
Then we'll meet at five by the station.
Yeah. See you later.
Yep.
Akiko-san, thank you for the food.
A movie with Ayu, eh?
You got yourself a date.
Don't say such a scary thing.
Nyuu~ Date...
You go back to bed.
I just woke up.
I'm amazed you woke up on your own.
I heard some noise from the front door, so...
Sounds of someone slipping and falling, and...
...a voice that said "Uguu~ That hurt."
So she fell again?
She must have been so happy that she got a little careless.
No, her klutziness has never changed from years ago.
Do you know Ayu-chan from before?
We were friends from back when I used to visit this city often.
I see.
It could be that she was waiting for you all this time.
Eh?
Nothing. I was talking to myself.
Natto~ Natto~ Natto~ Natto~ Na~
Make a choice: eat or sleep.
I'm amazed at how nonchalant you can be after what you did last night.
I'm free to act however I want.
Oh wait.
I need to talk to you.
Eh?
What are these?
I bought them in hopes of finding a job.
But we need to find one for you before I find one for myself.
Work? I need to get a job?
The reason you lack common sense is because you don't have enough social experience.
Go out into the world and learn some.
Besides if you get the paycheck, you can buy all the manga and pork buns you want.
Auu~
What kind of work do you want?
Well...
Work that will let me read manga.
Au!
Don't ask for such a self-indulgent condition.
But...
Ah... Um... I would like an interview.
Yes, for the part-time job.
As a waitress.
Waitress at a manga cafe?
Yes. If she goes out and meet lots of people, her memory might come back.
Yes...
Eh?
Yes, maybe...
Yes...
They said to come for an interview in the evening.
Great. If things work out, you'll have a job by the end of the day.
Am I supposed to be happy?
Set your mind straight!
I'll walk with you for part of the way.
Auu~
Good luck, Makoto.
You won't come with me to the cafe?
What's the point of me going?
If you get the job, I'll go as a customer.
Be careful with your attitude, all right?
Make sure you speak politely.
Auu! I know!
Nayuki's at practice...
A little more.
Is Nayuki out for a jog or something?
She wouldn't be here, would she?
Hello.
What are you doing here?
Why are you here?
I only came to take a peek and see if someone I know is at practice or not.
There are no teams practising here.
I was planning to set a trap,
so I could catch those who walk around when they're sick.
I don't like people who do such things.
Shiori.
Yes?
Could it be that you've been here since noon?
Um...
I guess so.
This is why you never get better.
Seriously, what are you thinking?
You're right; it really is strange.
I know no one is here...
...and yet I stand here.
And sure enough, no one's here...
...but I couldn't move from here...
...clinging on to a small, hopeful chance...
...and ended up staying here alone until this late.
I'm such an idiot.
Yeah, you are.
It's warm.
What an amazing sunset.
Yes.
Shiori, answer me honestly.
If it's anything other than my weight and three sizes.
Why do you come here every day?
Is there a reason for you to do this?
I really don't know why myself.
How about, "I'm here to find that answer," as an answer.
That answer was a little cool, wasn't it?
Not at all.
That's so mean. I put effort into coming up with the line.
That the sound of the bell?!
So it's...
It's 5 o'clock.
Crap!
Ayu!
Yuuichi-kun!
Sorry I'm late.
It was a little busy.
It's fine; I'm glad you came.
I thought you might dress up a little, but you're no different from this morning.
I like this jacket.
Is watching a movie something to be happy about?
A movie, too, but the best is when someone you've been waiting for comes.
It makes you feel it was worth waiting.
You make it sound like such a big deal.
That's not true.
"Wait", eh...
Great, looks like we'll still make it on time.
Do you know what's showing?
No, since I don't watch movies that often.
I used to go with my father and mother a lot when I was little.
Why did you stop going?
I don't know.
It's famous for being really scary.
I heard that many people fainted and that some places had to stop showing it.
What's wrong? Let's go in.
Uguu~
Oh no! I don't know what to do!
It's not that scary.
It feels so good to blow things up!
You're right.
Hey, a body blew up.
You're not human! You're no longer human!
You're right.
You're rather calm, even though you really resisted coming in.
You're right.
Yes, that's right. I'm not human anymore.
Hey, you're not watching at all!
Uguu!
Run away. It's dangerous here.
Onee-chan, you can't!
Th-That was scary.
Onee-chan. Onee-chan!
YOU FOOL!
Uguu!
Why don't you watch a little?
I am watching.
You're keeping your eyes shut with all your might.
They are, but I'm still watching.
You're missing all the fun.
Uguu!
Give it back to me!
At least enjoy the mood here.
Uguu~ You bully.
Punishment!
Uguu.
Uguuuu~
Uguu!
So there are variations of "Uguu~"
Uguu...
Come on, get a grip on yourself.
I'm so drained...
In the end, you never saw the screen, did you?
Uguu~
I feel a little better now.
You take things to the extreme.
I've been bad with ghosts and monsters ever since I was little.
Even for that, you were scared more than you had to be.
Besides, in a situation like that, girls should go...
Uguu!
...and cling on to the guy.
I wasn't calm enough to do that.
That's why people look at you like you're a grade school boy.
Uguu~
You're the only person who says stuff like that.
I'm a girl.
Only because you've got that hair band.
I'd be a girl even if I didn't have it on.
Yeah? If you take your hair band off and cut your hair short, I'm sure people will think that you're a grade school boy.
I'm not in grade school.
I'm short, but I'm a girl the same age as you.
It's pitch black now.
Yeah. I guess it's about time we call it a day.
Uguu~
It was a fun time.
Eh?
Thanks, Ayu.
Yep. I had fun, too.
See ya.
Yep. Bye bye.
See ya.
Yep. Bye bye.
Why are you following me?
Because the dark street's scary.
Isn't this good enough for you?
Uguu~
Answer with "good" or "OK".
They're the same.
You won't make it back to your house even if you tagged along.
Or do you need me to walk you back home?
Uguu~
I'm fine. I'll go home.
Will you really be OK?
Yep.
OK, then see ya, Ayu.
Yep. Bye bye, Yuuichi-kun.
Hyuu~ doro doro doro doro~
Note: This is an onomatopoeia for ghosts appearing.
Uguu~
Yuuichi-kun, you idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot!
That was more than necessary.
Come to think of it, where does she live?
You slept?
I fell asleep in the middle of the interview.
I got sleepy, so I dozed off.
Then they said, "You can go home."
I understand. Sitting still and listening to others speak makes you sleepy.
Don't agree with her.
How about working at my acquaintance's place?
Eh?
She runs a nursery school, but they're short-handed right now.
Yes.
Starting tomorrow. Thank you.
She said she'll be looking forward to having you.
Aren't you glad, Makoto.
Children, heh...
You can manage playing with kids, can't you?
You're practically a kid, too.
I wonder if I can do it.
Yes, you can. I guarantee it.
Give it a try, Makoto.
Yeah...
It's almost time.
What am I doing?
Mai!
Are you hurt?
I don't think so.
Is it the demon again?
It's not here anymore.
I see.
Yuuichi.
You don't have to come here for a while.
Stay with her.
Her?
You mean Makoto?
You said something like "be kind to her" last night, didn't you?
What do you mean?
Do you know something about Makoto?
I don't know anything.
It's just...
Just?
Soon, she will be needing you.
More than anyone else.
I think so.
You just "think"?
I'm back.
You were out again?
Yeah, hunting demons.
Hey, what do you mean by demons?
I don't understand, either.
How does, "I'm searching for that answer," sound?
I'm even more confused.
You're right! This world is filled with mystery.
Eh?
What? You went in first?
It felt really good. You go enjoy, too.
What's this smell?
Mi-Miso soup!
MAKOTO!!!
Au!
That hurt!
What are you going to do with these litres of miso soup?
What, do you have a proof that I did it?
Who else would do such a stupid thing?
I wouldn't do it either!
It can only be one of your pranks!
I said I didn't do it!
Beside why are you dressed like that?
Sniff, sniff, sniff.
What, you have a problem? There. There. There.
Miso soup.
Stop it! I don't want to see it!
You're the worst!
Makoto.
You mustn't waste food.
Auu~
I'm sorry.
Repeating the same stuff over and over.
What are you thinking?
Because...
We'll have to drain it.
And let's wash the bath.
Soon, she will be needing you.
More than anyone else.
ashimoto ni kaze hikari ga matta
足下に風 光が舞った
As the wind blew by my feet, light from the miracles,
nichijou ni dake tsumotta bun no kiseki ga
日常にだけ積もったぶんの奇跡が
which gathered from everyday life, danced in the air.
miagereba kumo tooku e no kiro
見上げれば雲 遠くへの帰路
Up in the sky are clouds, guides to my faraway home,
osanai hi no jibun yori mo hayaku
幼い日の自分よりも早く
making my homeward bound faster than when I was little.
yukidoke o matteita kodomo no youni
雪解けを待っていた子供のように
Like children waiting for the snow to melt,
hashiru hikaru shizuku tobihaneteru
走る 光る 滴飛び跳ねてる
twinkling lights run and splash around
asu no deai sae kizukazu ni iru
明日の出会いさえ気づかずにいる
without even noticing what they will see tomorrow.
kisetsu tachi no naka de kagayaite iru yo
季節たちの中で輝いているよ
They are sparkling in their seasons.
sekaijuu ni wa donna omoi mo kanau hi ga kuru
世界中にはどんな想いも叶う日がくる
A day will come when any wish will come true anywhere in the world.
zutto tabi o shite yuku bokura ni
ずっと旅をしてゆく僕らに
For we who keep travelling,
chiisana sei tachi maioriru
小さな精たち舞い降りる
a small angel will descend.
Preview
Au!
Kitty... Kitty!
But I'm looking forward to it.
We're talking about Mai's constipation.
Hae~
Looks like it's taken a liking to you.
Auu~
I'm going out for a bit.
We're the same.
We're nuisances and have nowhere to go.
Episode 7
Fugue of a Runaway Kitten