Dream...
I'm inside a dream.
I can hear things...
From far away and from close by...
They echo like waves by the shore.
Adults walk busily...
...without noticing the small form sitting on the bench.
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.
What a cute doll!
Get off. It's my show time.
Are you good at this, Yuuichi-kun?
Yeah, I can easily get two or three at once.
I've spent 2000 yen on this now...
That's why I said let's not.
And couldn't get a single one, either...
Sorry, it's my fault.
I'm the one that should be apologizing.
I promised that I'd get it for you, and...
I'm fine, since you tried your best.
Yuuichi-kun.
What are you so surprised about?
Did you think you saw a ghost or something?
You mustn't!
Mustn't what?
Ghosts come around when you talk about ghosts, so you can never talk about ghosts!
You just said it a bunch yourself.
What am I going to do...
What's going to happen to me...
Nothing's gonna happen, so don't worry.
Never mind that, what are you doing up so late?
Um...
Are you searching for some valuables?
No!
Episode 12
A Grotesque Waltz
Why are we making such a big fuss over going to the bathroom?
Keropi~
You don't think Nayuki-san woke up?
Don't worry.
Her ability to sleep is above and beyond average.
Those're amazing stars!
You can really see them well from here.
Only three minutes, all right?
It'll be stupid to catch a cold like this.
Why are you standing there?
I'm scared of heights.
Actually, I'm not good with heights, either.
Really?
I can handle the veranda, though.
Hey, Nayuki-san is a beautiful person, don't you think?
What's this all of a sudden?
It's not all of a sudden; I've thought that since I first met her.
She's beautiful and kind.
I think she's a great person.
Yeah?
I only see her daily absentmindedness, so it doesn't really click with me.
I wonder if I'll be as beautiful as Nayuki-san when I grow up.
Nayuki is as old as we are.
Eh?!
Uguu, what a shock.
Don't worry about it.
You have your own merits.
Like what?!
You can get on the train with children's fare.
That doesn't make me happy at all!
You can wear clothes from when you were small, no matter how many years pass.
I'm growing a little!
It's not embarrassing to order the kid's meal.
That's actually kinda good.
So don't let it worry you.
It does!
Keropi, you sit here.
And I sit here.
See? This is what she's made of.
Hey, wake up. Rise and shine.
I'm shaking.
Ohhhhhh~
What do you mean "Ohhhhhh~"?
We're off.
Have a safe trip.
I'll head off first.
The meeting's already started.
Yeah, good luck.
Fight, yup.
She's fast.
Don't stand there admiring her; hurry up and get ready, too.
I can skip school, go to school, and leave school whenever I want to.
As if there's a school that works like that.
Don't be late, all right?
Hey there, you two.
Ah, if it isn't Yuuichi-san.
Yes, it is Yuuichi-san.
Looks like today has come.
Yes, I can hardly wait.
Do you remember, Mai?
There's the dance festival this evening.
Honey bear.
You want to eat honey?
Chubby raccoon.
Oh, that's right!
I'm the one that made her say this.
To make Mai cute, I told her to say "honey bear" for "yes" and "chubby raccoon" for "no".
Right, Mai?
Honey bear.
Ahaha~ So that's why.
I was so surprised.
You're right, it kind of takes people aback.
Hey, are you angry?
Has Mai always been like that?
Yes, from the first day we met.
I'm amazed that you decided to be friends with her.
I felt that she's like me.
How?
I'm not too sure myself...
But perhaps it's something she bears on her shoulders.
I feel the same similarity from you, too.
Ahaha~ I just do.
It's only an impression that I'm getting, so please don't worry.
Wait, Mai.
You make it look really tasty when you eat that.
It's my favourite food.
Would you like to eat half?
Please, don't hesitate.
If you eat like that, you can't savour the taste!
Are you all right?
I'm not...
At times like that, you’ll get better when you stand on your hand.
I can't do that here.
Then I'll give you some pills. Please hold on.
This is for reducing fever.
Common cold drug.
Cough medicine.
Do you always carry those around?
They're my medicines.
This one is the painkiller and for stomach aches.
Or was it this?
Eh?
Which one was it?
Looks like you've settled down.
But I never thought you'd really do it.
I have a dance festival this evening, so I can't fall ill now.
A dance festival... I'd like to go to it, too.
Then why don't you? Everyone can.
I am sick after all, so I won't.
Please have a good enough time to make up for my absence.
Looks like it's time.
You go home, Cinderella.
Yes.
See you.
Cinderella, who couldn't make it to the dance festival...
It sounds a little cool, doesn't it?
You don't get a prince, so you'll have to deal with me.
Um...
Are you a friend of the girl that you were just with?
Yeah.
You're a freshman, too. A classmate of hers?
Yes...
Um, why is she at school?
She's absent from school because she's sick, right?
And she says it's so boring to stay home.
Sick?
She's not sick.
She's been absent since the entrance ceremony at the start of the first semester.
She fainted the very first day, in class.
I didn't know anybody around me, and she was the first one to talk to me.
I've been worried about her.
So I was surprised when I saw Misaka-san out there.
Misaka?
Her last name is Misaka?
Yes, Misaka Shiori-san is her name.
The bell already rang, so hurry up and return to your classes.
Ah, yes. I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
Misaka... Shiori...
Aizawa, Minase, check this out!
What's that, Kitagawa-kun?
My outfit for the dance.
I'm on the committee, so I have to keep the party wild.
Committee?
You?
Yeah!
I'll catch all the eyes in the hall with this.
I think you can... in more ways than one.
Don't you think?
I got this so I can dance with you.
I'm not participating in it.
EHHH!!!
I'm going to hang out with Nayuki today.
I'm going after I show up to the club meeting, so wait for me at the front gate, Nayuki.
N... No...
She's changed since we became juniors.
She hasn't been very cheerful lately.
Yuuichi?
Kaori!
You have a younger sister named Shiori, don't you?
She was here at school a while ago.
Should I let you know the next time she comes?
I think you have the wrong idea.
I don't have a younger sister.
I'm an only child.
Bye.
What's wrong, Yuuichi?
Nayuki, do you know anything about Kaori's younger sister?
Younger sister? Kaori has a sister?
There's a freshman girl with the same last name.
If she's not a sister, is she a relative or something?
I don't know...
Kaori doesn't talk much about her family.
Yuuichi-san.
Yuuichi-san?
Oh, what?
This is your tuxedo.
What's the matter? You've been spacing out for a while.
Sorry, something's been on my mind.
I look forward to your dresses, as well.
You, too, right, Mai?
So you are looking forward to it.
Ahaha~ I'm glad!
I'm back.
Welcome home, Yuuichi-kun.
I'm taking a bath first.
Sorry, it's not ready.
Then food.
We're off to shop for that.
You're going to take a bath?
Um, it was supposed to be a joke.
We're heading out to the shopping district, so please watch the house while we're out.
Bye bye, we're going.
They get along really well, don't they?
As we entered the jungle, we encountered an unbelievable accident.
Hey, what's that?
Oh no, we need to get out of here!
It's very dangerous at the moment, so we'll pull back once and-
It's really quiet when you're alone.
Please, only 2000 yen.
No, I can't do anything even if you ask me.
Then I'll pray to you.
You can't pray to me, either.
Then only 3000 yen.
You increased it.
Then all the money you have.
Not everything. That'll get me in trouble.
Is 1000 yen all right?
That's enough!
I'll give it back to you when I get next month's allowance!
You're not here next month!
Really...
I had a rematch. I got it on my first try this time.
I can have it?
Of course! That's why I got it.
Thank you.
It's so cute.
I'll treasure it.
I'll always take good care of it.
You make it sound like a real big deal.
Thank you, Yuuichi-kun.
Looks like you're feeling better.
When I first met you, you didn't laugh at all...
...saying that your mum's gone.
I'm not over it yet, but...
I don't think I ever will be...
But I think I'll be able to forget the sadness.
So I'm really grateful to you.
I see.
Crap!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Thank you so much for coming today!
While indulging in the adult mood, enjoy the night with...
I need to find someone who's good at leading.
Hey, are you all listening?
Last year's guy stepped on my dress-
All right.
Let's see, where are Mai and Sayuri-san?
Will you look at this dress!
Doesn't it suit Mai very well?
Yeah...
Where might you have come from, my fair lady?
Mai just...
...had a reaction to a joke.
Ahaha~ You don't have to be embarrassed.
You really do look great in it.
Aha.
Looks like today's heroine is Mai.
You're right. She's the most beautiful one in here.
Yes, absolutely.
Sayuri!
Ah, yes!
I'll go say hello over there.
Yup, take your time.
But you seriously surprised me.
I thought I was seeing someone else for a second.
I'm not joking. Don't be embarrassed.
Whoever would have thought you'd participate in this event.
Did you borrow that from Kurata-san?
Who do you think are, taking advantage of her kindness?
Who are you?
I'm the student council president, Kuze.
For you not to know me, you mustn't be a "normal" student, either.
Oh, so that's the attitude this school's student council president takes...
...towards a student who just transferred here and doesn't know left from right?
Let me warn you, Kawasumi-san.
You have repeatedly caused problems.
If you ruin this event,
I will talk to the school and have you punished without any mercy.
Keep that in your mind.
Eat! Must eat! Have to eat more!
Damn, I'm still pissed.
Mai, you're not angry after what he said?
Not really.
It is the truth.
You don't have any ego, do you?
Anyway, why don't you go dance with someone?
Might as well, since you've come.
Who?
Just once! Just once! Just once! Just once!
He'll do.
Looks like he doesn't have a partner.
No. Yuuichi.
I want you, Yuuichi.
When it comes to dancing, I can only do the monkey dance.
Monkey?
No, it's not something I should be doing here.
I'm not used to places like this.
I want you to be by me.
So what if you're not used to it?
All we need to do is have fun.
You're supposed to take my hand.
You can dance.
You must have good reflexes.
I'm starting to get a feel for it.
Who is that? She's so beautiful.
Isn't it Kawasumi-san from the senior class?
What? That person who always causes problems?
She looks so different.
You're making a great impression!
Good job, Mai.
Be happy.
Yeah.
Thank you, Yuuichi.
Ah... Being so straight about it is kind of...
What's wrong?
No, the glass I put here just...
That's strange, no one touched it.
What is it?
It's here.
Here? You don't mean...
It's started?
What?
Is this someone's prank?
Sayuri-san!
Sayuri!
Sayuri-san, wake up!
Sayuri-san! Please wake up!
Where's Mai?
Mai!
Wait! Stop it, Mai!
What is she doing?
Stop it! Mai!
Stop it!
Can't you hear me, Mai!
You've done it now, Kawasumi-san.
You know what this means!
Don't think you're going to get out of this!
Mai...
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
G-Good evening.
I have something important to tell you.
It's about Mai.
I'd love to hear it.
Yes, I'm fine.
Doggie.
Woof.
The demon is not after me.
Episode 13
A Trio of Being Dangerous