Dream...
When the dream doesn't end anymore...
...like always... at the same place...
I'm only able to wait...
That's all I can do...
So... I'm still waiting...
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.
Episode 11
Interlude of Light and a Shadow
Akiko-san, could you leave this room like this?
He's right, so Makoto can come back at any time.
Yes. I intend to do that, too.
Yuuichi.
Did you recall the past?
Because you remembered about Makoto.
So how about other things?
No. She's the only thing I remembered.
Other stuff is still hazy in my head.
You don't have morning practice today?
I have a day off.
I need some rest once in a while.
Then want to walk home together?
Yup.
Good morning, Minase-senpai.
Good morning.
Minase-senpai, eh?
Yo, Aizawa!
Morning, Kitagawa.
You're wearing the same clothes again.
Of course I am, for it is a uniform.
You wear the same clothes every day, too.
Mine may seem the same, but I actually change them every day.
Tell you the truth, I do, as well.
They have a strange sense of humour, as usual.
It's because they get along well.
Are you feeling better now?
Yeah.
And just to let you know, I wasn't sick because I caught something from you or anything.
What a relief.
And weren't you resting at home?
Yes, but it was so boring, and besides, I couldn't meet you, either.
I'm hungry.
If you're hungry, you should-
No.
I haven't said anything yet.
You were going to tell me to go home, right?
Tell me to stay home and get well fast.
Of course I was.
You're not getting better because you're doing this.
I don't like people who say such things.
I don't mind if you don't like me, so go home.
Oh, fine.
I'm sorry. I'm selfish, aren't I?
You're worried about me, and yet...
Is there something you want to eat?
Eh?
You're hungry, right? I'll go buy you something.
Yuuichi-san.
Out with it already. Time's running out.
Yes, then...
I'd like ice cream.
Heh?
Could we go inside...
I'll get yelled at by the teachers if they find me.
Plus...
Um... nothing.
It's good.
Yuuichi, it's lunch break.
I know that without you having to tell me.
What are we doing for lunch?
Shall we head over to the cafeteria?
Sorry, I have an overriding promise.
See ya.
Who does he always eat with?
Dunno...
Did they change places?
Was this her work again?
She sneaks in at night to break things, right?
I bet this time she won't get away with just a suspension.
I mean, how many times has it been?
I saw her getting called to the teacher's office, so they could be talking about that.
Yuuichi-san.
Is it Mai?
Mai has a history of breaking school windows.
It was back in freshman year.
She wouldn't tell me why even when I asked.
Ever since, Mai has always become the suspect anytime something's happened.
So you're thinking that Mai's innocent.
If Mai did indeed do it, I think she would tell me why.
So...
Mai, how did it go?
I was yelled at.
Is that all?
Suspension or anything like that?
Nothing.
Sayuri.
Yes?
I'm hungry.
Ahaha~
OK, wait for me at the usual place.
I'll be right there with the bentos.
So-
Hey, it's her.
Oh her?
You're actually pretty famous.
Shouldn't you do something about it?
There you go, Mai.
You can have my share, too.
Then Sayuri-san, you should eat mine.
Then Mai, you have this.
Then this goes to Sayuri-san.
Then this, too.
Then-
Wait, stop playing with food!
Yuuichi, it's after school.
Yeah, I could care less about it right now.
You should care about it.
We're going home together today.
Who is?
You are.
With whom?
With me.
Why?
Because we promised.
Who did?
You did.
With whom?
With me.
Why?
Because we promised.
Who did?
You guys, don't you have anyone to stop you two?
I was actually hoping you would.
You're still not heading home.
Kaori's at her club, so I'm waiting for that to finish.
I'm going home now. Bye.
Hey! Wait a second!
Hey, Kaori!
The secret behind being popular?
Underclassmen look up to you, right?
Tell me what increases popularity.
I don't know.
I'm not that popular.
What makes a girl look really girly?
I don't follow what you're saying.
A way to make girls that look like gorillas cute.
Is that girl like a gorilla?
Well, not really, but...
Then, is she cute?
Well...
How about participating in this?
Is that a poster for increasing cavity awareness?
How does this look like "increasing awareness about cavities"?
School Dance Festival?
Oh no, I left the homework handout in my desk.
Keep going ahead. I'll catch up with you.
OK, I'll wait for you at the entrance.
Sorry!
Mai, look!
It's too close to see.
Ahh, it's the dance festival in two days.
The one organized by the student council.
It's too close to see.
We're going to have Mai participate in this.
Hae~
It's too close to see.
It's my strategy for improving Mai's image.
Dress her up and have her participate in the party, and her popularity will have an explosive increase.
It might be a great idea.
Mai, let's participate in it.
I don't have a dress.
Just borrow one from someone.
Do you have any, Sayuri-san?
I don't, but I'll ask my acquaintances.
Could you also ask around?
Akiko-san might... I doubt Nayuki would have one.
Oh crap!
Liar.
In a better mood now?
Yup. I love the strawberry sundaes here.
How can you eat that much sweet stuff?
I think I can have three more.
Dress?
The person I was talking about earlier is going to the festival.
It was your idea, so do something about the dress, too.
But, I don't think even Mum has one.
I've never seen one.
Then the next person I could ask is...
Yuuichi-kun.
I bet not.
What are you talking about?
Just to be sure; do you own a dress?
A dress? Why?
What were you listening to? I said a dress for a dance festival.
I don't understand.
You're the last hope I had. At this rate, you'll always stay an Uguu~
Yuuichi, if you ask like that, you'll only confuse her more.
That's right. It's been a while since we last met, and what's with the strange question right off the bat?
And it was very rude, too.
Yeah, yeah, Yuuichi-kun, you're really rude.
Right?
Who are you?
Oh, so you're Akiko-san's daughter.
For your information, she's my cousin.
I heard about you from Mum.
You're Yuuichi's friend from when he was little, and you come over to eat breakfast from time to time, right?
You're always asleep, so you two have never managed to meet, right?
Yup. I've heard about her, but this is the first time we've met.
Can I call you Ayu-chan?
Yep. Ayu-chan is fine.
You can call me Nayu-chan.
Nayu-chan?
That gets confusing so please don't.
What a shame.
You actually want to be called like that?
I'm home.
Excuse me.
Mum, Ayu-chan's here to visit.
Nayuki, Yuuichi-san, look.
Piro came back.
Piro, Piro, Piro, Piro...
Stop it, you're allergic to cats, remember?
Piro, Piro, Piro, Piro~~~
Hey, that's the cat that stole taiyaki.
What, so she's your partner in crime?
We're not partners!
So you still can't find your lost item.
Yep. But I'll find it one day.
I want to hold Piro.
Ayu, why don't you eat dinner with us?
Can I?
If Akiko-san approves.
I'm sure she will in one second.
Approved.
Wow, that really was one second.
As expected from Akiko-san, right?
But you should call home and let your parents know.
They'll get worried if you come home too late.
That's strange. No one's picking up.
Maybe they went out.
I just remembered. My parents are on vacation.
They are?
How could you forget that?
Really, how did I forget that?
Hey Ayu-chan, why don't you stay here until your parents come home?
Eh?
It's a rather good idea, considering that's coming from you.
You added an extra phrase there.
We're happy to have you here.
We have plenty of room, too.
But...
Just stay.
Otherwise, are you going to be OK being alone when it's dark out?
Not OK at all.
Then it's decided; we'll be together from today on.
Can I really?
You're welcome here.
Thank you for letting me stay!
What happened to Makoto-san?
She went home.
To her house?
Well, something like that.
I see.
I wanted to talk with her one more time.
You seem to be happy that Ayu's staying over.
Yup.
We lost a family member, right?
Mum was acting cheerful, but she seemed lonely inside.
And me, too.
So I'm very happy that the house is once again cheerful with Ayu-chan over.
Plus, I think I can definitely be good friends with Ayu-chan.
What?
So you do give thought to things around you, even though you look like you're not thinking at all.
You added an extra phrase there.
The bath is ready!
Then let's get in together.
Yeah? Then don't mind if we do.
You can't.
We'll go take a soak first.
Well...
So, you didn't learn your lesson, and you're here again.
It's been a while since I came here last.
I've been with Makoto all the time lately, so...
What's she doing?
It's a long story.
Let's eat for now.
What do you want to start with?
Fatty tuna.
You don't find that in convenience store sushi.
Bear with the minced tuna.
So you stay alert even when eating, eh?
Can't you tell me about it now?
Why are you fighting all alone?
I don't think anyone would believe me even if I said it.
That's not true.
At least Sayuri-san would listen to you.
I don't want to make Sayuri worry.
Well I understand that, but...
Why are the demons after you?
What do they want?
I don't know.
Will you find that out after killing the demons?
Maybe.
And what about her?
Oh, right, about Makoto.
You may not believe this, but... well actually, you would probably believe it.
I'll head home now.
See you tomorrow.
Looks like everyone's gone to bed already.
Did you make this?
I meant it to show my thanks, but I messed up.
What an incredible smell.
Is this supposed to be an egg sunny-side up?
Wow, you actually figured it out!
It's no time to be impressed about that!
Uguu~ I'm sorry.
No breakfast in the end.
Is it all right for us to leave Ayu-chan at home?
She's the one that said she wanted to help clean up.
But won't she be late? What school does she go to?
Come to think of it, I don't know where she goes.
Looks like we made it.
We still have ten minutes until class starts.
It's a new record.
It's a miracle.
Listening to your conversation, it sounds like miracles are really cheap.
Good morning, Kaori.
I was sure we were going to be late today, and yet to have ten minutes to spare is a miracle.
Aizawa-kun.
Miracles aren't supposed to happen that easily.
I'm going, see you.
Is Kaori in a bad mood today?
Looks like it.
Note: The lines are from a Japanese fable "Sanseu Tayuu", a tragedy about a brother and sister who ended up in slavery.
I miss you Anjyu, now move away.
I miss you Zushiou, now move away.
Birds are evil at heart, then-
A dress?
Yeah, if you have one, I'd like to borrow it.
I'm sorry, but I can't help you.
I see.
Nayuki, it's lunch break.
Nayuki.
Nope, she's gone to her own world.
Is Aizawa Yuuichi-san here?
Who's that? She's so beautiful.
It's Kurata-san from the senior class.
Aizawa! How do you know someone that beautiful? Explain yourself!
I'm in a hurry, so later.
I can't forgive that! With such... With such a beautiful person!
So girls like that are your type?
No, I definitely prefer you.
You got your hands on dresses?
Yes. I can borrow some from my acquaintance.
I wanted to let you know as soon as possible, so...
All right.
Aren't you lucky, Mai?
Look happier.
Here. Banzai! Banzai!
There's one for me and a tuxedo for you, too.
Heh? I'm going, too?
Of course. The three of us will have fun together tomorrow.
Right, Mai?
Tonight's food's really gorgeous.
Check it out, fast, good, and cheap.
Beef bowl!
You don't like beef bowls?
I don't dislike them.
Do you want one with extra sauce or not?
One with extra.
All right, then this is it.
What's wrong?
I can't eat.
Just put your sword down!
But to be able to rent dresses and tuxedos so easily, maybe Sayuri-san is from a really rich family.
Does she really not know all of this?
She shouldn't.
You don't smile, do you?
Be more cheerful.
Tomorrow's a day to bring out your good side.
All right, "yes" will be "honey bear".
Your responses.
"Yes" will be "honey bear".
"No" will be "chubby raccoon".
That way, you'd sound a little cuter-
Hey, Mai!
M-Mai!
Did you get it?
Swallow, then speak.
It escaped.
You didn't have to repeat it.
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.
Aizawa, Minase, check this out!
Preview
It's so cute.
I'm the student council president, Kuze.
Honey bear.
Let me warn you, Kawasumi-san.
Chubby raccoon.
Keep that in your mind.
Honey bear.
I'm not used to places like this.
I want you to be by my side.
Episode 12
A Grotesque Waltz