Eh?
I dropped my chopsticks.
Wait a moment; I'll wash them right away.
I'm sorry.
There you go.
Make sure you hold them properly, now.
Yeah.
Maybe you really aren't feeling well.
I wonder what's wrong.
She doesn't know anything.
However her vitality will decrease, making it more difficult for her to act human.
It's another cold day.
That's all you say.
It's because it is cold.
Yeah, you were bad with cold weather.
Yup, I like warm weather more.
If only spring would come and stay forever.
I see; so you like spring.
Yup.
If it's always spring, then I can always be in good shape, too.
It'll get warm soon.
You're right.
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.
Amano-san? Yes, she's here.
Can you get her for me?
Me?
Please.
You're her classmate, right?
But I haven't spoken to her much...
A-Amano!
Episode 9
Lullaby of a Fox Cub
Ten years ago, I found a hurt baby fox at Monomi Hill.
I was staying at Nayuki's house at the time,
and I kept her secretly in my room...
...until she was able to run around again.
And I talked about many things with her.
And what did you think he did after that?
He was so funny!
We slept together, too.
But we couldn't live together forever...
...because I had to return to my hometown.
It was a matter of half a month.
What could have started that day?
Hey.
Was it cold waiting?
It was, but pork buns taste better that way.
You want a pork bun today, too?
Yup. Otherwise I wouldn't have come to pick you up.
You'll really buy me anything I want?
Yeah, every so often.
You're being so kind it's freaky.
I don't waste money like you do, so I'm loaded.
Really?
I can really ask for anything I want?
Y-Yeah.
What should I ask for, then...
Maybe that was careless of me.
I want that!
Are you sure that's fine?
Yup, this.
Choose something else; I can get you something better.
I can't have this?
It's not that you can't.
Then this.
I want this.
See, it's cute.
Just one more shot.
If you want to join in, why not go talk to them?
I told you I don't want to.
You really are close-minded.
You never start conversations with Nayuki or Akiko-san either.
I don't?
It might be good for all of us to take a picture together,
since we're all living under the same roof.
I'm only a freeloader.
That's what you said to me before.
Tonight's curry rice.
That's right; it's your first time having my curry, right, Makoto?
Mum's curry is really good.
Really?
Enjoy.
Let's eat!
It's yummy!
I can brush my teeth myself.
Don't lie.
You haven't been brushing for the past few days.
Your toothbrush has been dry.
Auu~
Thank you.
There, hold it right.
Auu~ It's strong!
Of course it's strong.
You've been brushing your teeth without toothpaste until now?
I have been, but I can't use it all of a sudden.
Give me your toothbrush.
I'll do it for you.
You don't have to! I'm not a child anymore.
Just listen to me.
You close your eyes and don't move.
Auu~
Come on.
Yuuichi.
Piro says she wants to sleep with you again.
Can she?
I did ask for your permission.
I'm coming in.
You were awake?
Actually, you're the one that wants to sleep with me, right?
Don't say such a scary thought.
Of course not.
Really, do as you like.
Hear that? Lucky you, Piro.
Right now, you are standing in the midst of a small miracle.
It's not like I'll find out anything by coming here.
You followed me?
Because you left without saying anything.
I was worried that you were going to leave me behind again.
Auu?
Leave me behind... again?
I feel like the same thing happened a long time ago.
Left behind all alone... and searching all over for you...
But I couldn't find you...
Here, at this place.
Hey, did I used to...
Don't remember!
You don't have to remember; it's fine if you don't.
You're a human girl named Sawatari Makoto.
Right?
Yup. You're right.
You must be cold. Let's go home.
Yup.
Hey.
I'm scared.
What's wrong?
I don't know, but when I'm sleeping alone, I find myself all alone in a really dark place all of a sudden.
It's so dark that I can't see anything, and I'm all alone.
Don't worry. I won't leave you alone anymore.
Really?
Yeah.
I promise.
OK.
A-Amano.
Makoto isn't here today.
I guess I'll wait for her a bit.
Welcome home.
Oh, where's Makoto?
She's not home?
No, wasn't she with you?
Makoto!
Don't tell me...
Don't tell me that this is our farewell.
Makoto!
I see. I'm sorry for the trouble.
She didn't show up to the nursery school.
She hasn't gone since the day she went with Piro.
I see.
Maybe it was uncomfortable for her after all.
If only I was more considerate...
It's not your fault.
It's all... Everything's my fault.
Makoto!
We were really worried about you!
Auu...
Hey, Makoto!
She's has a high fever.
Nayuki, go set her futon.
Yes.
Piro...
Heh?
Piro disappeared.
I was searching for her all this time,
but I couldn't find her.
OK. Leave the rest to us and get a good rest.
OK?
Auu~
Yuuichi.
Don't worry.
I'm right here, Makoto.
It's warm.
Yeah, and you like warm over cold, right?
Yup.
Get well soon.
Then I'll read you manga again.
I'll buy you pork buns, too.
Auu~
Makoto, you were awake?
What's wrong? If you're not feeling well, stay in bed.
No...
What's wrong?
What do you not like?
This time, you're going to disappear.
What are you talking about?
It's not like you.
Makoto...
Can I come in now?
At least give me time to change.
But...
Don't worry; I won't go anywhere.
I'm done; you can come in now.
Whee!
Hey.
You're so warm.
Here you go, Makoto.
Was it sour?
But it's good.
Want more?
Yup.
Auu~
Here.
You're so well-mannered.
Auu~
All right.
I'm sorry; I couldn't stop thinking.
Thank you for calling me.
How is she doing?
She's sleeping at the moment.
Did she have a high fever?
Yeah.
Ever since, she's been acting like a child.
It seems they release heat when they lose their power.
In the standard case, that should have been the end.
But she is remaining in human form in an incomplete fashion.
Her affection for you is that strong.
Does she... Does she want to stay with me that badly?
She gave up her memory, and even her life.
And yet...
It is that affection of hers that is maintaining her human form.
However...
"However?"
If she has another fever, do not assume there will be another chance for her.
What can I do?
There is nothing to do.
Anything is fine. If you know anything, tell me.
If an old legend will satisfy you...
Sure. Tell me about it.
You are aware of Monomi Hill, right?
Yeah.
A mysterious wild animal lives there.
It has been referred to as Youko since long ago.
Note: Youko refers to an old fox that lived for too long and became a supernatural creature.
A mystical, supernatural fox.
The villages where it appears are always faced with catastrophes,
and from ancient times onward, it has been abhorred as a symbol of calamity.
Until recently.
And you're saying that she's it?
Yes.
They aren't supposed to be spoken ill of.
They are such good children...
So you've gone through the same experience.
When I was still little, I befriended a child I met at Monomi Hill.
We played at the hill every day.
I thought the fun days would continue forever.
But eventually, the child began to forget many things, and...
The child's memory worsened every time we met.
And... all I could do was... watch that...
That's enough.
Thank you.
You will be going through a great deal of pain, Aizawa-san.
Yeah.
Ever since, I've been the way I am now.
But Aizawa-san, please stay strong.
Don't worry.
Strength is all I'm good for.
Makoto is the fox you found long ago?
Are you seriously saying that?
Yeah.
I'm not lying to joke around.
It's the truth.
I see; so she's the fox from back then.
Mum.
So you'll believe me?
I knew that you were secretly keeping a fox back then.
She loved the sound of bells, didn't she?
Every time I'd go out to shop, the bell on my purse would ring,
and she'd come down from the second floor to play with it.
I didn't know that.
Strange. It's like a fairy tale, yet I'm not surprised at all.
It could be that I had an inkling about it all along.
I don't understand, but...
But if Yuuichi and Mum say that, then I'll believe it.
I'll be skipping school for a while.
I want to be by her side.
Take it slow, OK?
I'll hold this part down for you.
Auu~
Next, you open it.
Careful with it.
Good.
Auu~
Is it fun?
All right, let's let it fly again.
Auu~
Lunch is ready. Would you like to eat?
I'm sorry. We'll have it later.
When you two do that, you look like brother and sister.
If not that, then boyfriend and girlfriend?
Is that fun, Makoto?
Auu~
You really like that sound, don't you?
Auu~
Yuuichi.
Read me book.
What, that one again?
Read it.
Sure, I'll read you anything you want.
"Love is always sudden."
Hey, if you don't look at the book, you can't follow the story.
Auu?
Auu.
"OK. I will definitely come pick you up."
"When I do, let's keep on living together."
"We'll get married."
"Until then..."
"Farewell."
"The end."
It was a great story, wasn't it?
I want to get married.
I want to...
...get married.
When you grow up.
I want to get married to you.
Then... Then... Then we can always be together.
Auu~
Makoto...
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
Auu~
She doesn't really laugh or get angry.
Her human-like emotions are going away.
What's your name?
Auu...
Ma...
Let's do that together.
A photo booth?
Makoto, let's play again when I get home.
Auu.
Episode 10
Requiem on a Hill