I'm home.
Welcome back!
Yeah.
How is Akiko-san doing?
Nayuki-san made egg-drop porridge and took it to her.
I see.
What's wrong?
You don't look so well.
It's because it was so cold outside.
So Shiori knows this?
I told her, since she begged me to tell her.
I'm the one who told her.
Are you absolutely sure about this?
That... she won't last to her next birthday?
That's what the doctors said.
Even if she does make it to her birthday, she won't last much longer past than that.
I haven't told Nayuki about it, either.
I don't want her looking out for me unnecessarily.
But you've been friends with Shiori, so I thought I should tell you.
Yeah. Thanks for letting me know.
Well, my house's this way, so...
Wait a minute, Kaori.
Shiori's birthday is next Sunday, right?
Are you sure you want to keep avoiding her like that?
There isn't much time left.
She smiles when she's with you.
Yeah, I've never seen her tears.
I see...
Hey, Kaori!
Yuuichi-kun, I'm coming in.
It's pitch dark.
Can I turn the lights on?
No, please don't.
Why?
When it gets bright, I turn into ashes.
So you're a vampire?
You need something?
No, not really.
I just felt that it'd be better to stay close to you.
Mind your own business.
Right...
You're so strange.
Right.
Thanks.
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.
It will no longer make any noises,
however its mentality is as juvenile as a baby's.
A disease by the name of paranoia suddenly occurs...
So both sisters are absent today.
If it's a lost item, we can look for it together.
If it's against a demon, we can fight together.
But Shiori is...
Hey, Makoto.
What did it feel like for you?
What can I do for a girl with only a small amount of time left?
Episode 17
Silent Song of An Elder Sister and A Younger Sister
This place is more beautiful at night.
I prefer it during noontime since it's cold now.
That's a pity.
So it's running at this hour, too.
It'd freeze if it stopped.
Man, that was cold.
Isn't there a plug anywhere?
You can't clog it even if there is one, since it's beautiful.
Don't you want to keep staring at it?
Forever and ever.
When I was little, I came here with my family.
I was a little bit healthier back then.
I had ice cream with my sister.
I wanted to eat some with her again.
I don't remember any other time that was more fun than that time.
So that means our date came in second.
The date with you was equally fun.
What sweet words.
It's true.
If I had more time, I probably would have come to like you more and more.
Even though I shouldn't like anyone...
I have so many things that I have to apologize to you about.
And I also need to thank you for many things.
So what is your illness?
It has a very complicated name.
Something that won't even heal with more medicine or shots,
so I forgot the name of the illness.
I mean, it's useless; nothing happens even if I remember it.
The school's courtyard is a place that my sister told me about once before.
We promised to eat bentos there one day.
Shiori, Kaori treats you-
I know. That's why I do my best not to see her, as well.
Why?
Didn't you two used to get along?
Because that's about all I can do for her right now.
Yuuichi-san, may I ask one favour?
Y-Yeah, I'll listen to anything.
Please treat me as a normal girl.
When I'm with you, I can go back to the happy days.
The happy days?
Going to school and eating lunch with everyone...
...walking through the shopping district with friends after school...
...getting yelled at by my parents for playing late outside when I was sick...
...though Onee-chan was by my side.
The days when I had the ordinary days.
So I want you to treat me like I'm in those days.
If you can, as if...
...as if you're my brother.
OK, I promise.
Really?
If I'm good enough for you.
Thank you very much.
Are you going to come to school tomorrow?
Yes.
Something that will surprise you might happen.
If it's a portrait, you don't have to draw another one.
Nothing like that!
I don't like people who say things like that.
Don't get angry; I was only joking with you.
It was mean even for a joke.
I'm sorry!
I'll treat you ice cream, so spare me.
In that case, I'll forgive you.
You're easy to satisfy.
Shiori!
Is it really too late?
Isn't there any chance of you recovering?!
It may if a miracle happens,
but it's called miracle because it doesn't happen.
I still feel feverish, so I'll head to bed first.
Please reheat the soup.
Akiko.
So you're the only one still awake.
So you were waiting for me.
Sweet dreams.
Nyuu~ I'm sleepy.
Uguu~ I'm sleepy.
Even Ayu-chan looks sleepy this morning.
I had a scary dream last night, so I couldn't sleep well.
Dream?
A dream of getting carried away to somewhere by a ghost.
Strange, I wonder why you had such a dream.
I don't know.
Nyuu~
She said she'd come.
Yuuichi.
It's lunchtime.
D-Don't creep me out like that.
What's wrong; where's your energy?
Yuuichi, are you going to the cafeteria today, too?
Yeah, since my lunch-mates are gone.
Kaori, let's head to cafeteria, too.
Forget it. I don't have an appetite today.
Are you sick? Do you want to go to the health centre?
I'm fine. Let me be.
Could something have happened to Kaori?
I don't know.
Aizawa-kun!
Aizawa-kun, are you here?
You have a guest.
Shiori.
You've laid your hands on a freshman?
What kind of nonsense are you-
Kaori!
Where are you going?
Hold on!
I wonder what's wrong with her?
You go to Kaori, too.
I have an emergency to take care of.
So this is what the cafeteria looks like.
Is it all right for you to show up to class all of a sudden?
I got the doctor's permission.
She said I can attend until the next Saturday.
Saturday... So the day before Shiori's birthday.
It looks spicy.
The curry they serve here is pretty good.
What's wrong? Eat up.
Y-Yes.
Are you all right?
To tell you the truth, I can't take spicy food at all.
What? Then what about wasabi?
I don't even want to see it.
Mustard?
I don't even want to hear of it.
Tabasco?
It's the enemy of all humankind.
Ice cream?
I love it.
Why did you order curry then?
I wanted to eat the same thing you were eating.
In the end, I ate most of them.
But I'm full enough.
Make sure you order something you can eat tomorrow.
Then should I come with a bento?
Sure, why not? That saves money, too.
I will. I'll make your share, too.
My share?
Yes. Your share.
Tomorrow, let's stop by somewhere on the way back.
Yes. Please look forward to the bento, too.
Don't worry. Even if it tastes horrible, I'll eat it all.
I don't like people who say things like that.
I'll see you tomorrow then.
Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.
I'm home.
Welcome home, Onee-chan.
Is it still snowing outside?
You know, Onee-chan, today at school-
I'm tired.
Yuuichi-san!
Over here, Yuuichi-san!
Right here. It's open here.
I see, so you were saving a seat.
Good job. Well done.
Yes, I tried my best!
Tada!
Wow, there's quite a bit to it.
It's packed.
Is this yours?
No, they're both yours.
Both?
This is mine.
It's tiny!
Please eat it all.
I did promise.
Well, one's attitude toward a challenge is important to anything.
What do you mean?
Don't let it bother you.
Let's eat!
Was it a lot?
Just a little.
I'm sorry. It was really fun making it, so...
There were so many things that I wanted to put in.
It was delicious. Thanks to that, they all fit into my stomach.
Really?
I'm glad.
It's been a while since I last took a detour after school.
You need a break once in a while.
Yes.
So, how was the ice cream here?
It was great!
This is a strange stuffed animal shop.
Looks like there's a lot more inside, too.
I don't understand any of them.
It's better if you stay away.
Let's go in.
You want to?
Well, if you want to...
Ah, no, I actually forgot something at Hyakkaya.
Head inside first and check things out.
I'll be right back.
Stay here, OK.
Kaori!
Kaori, wait!
Stop running away from me.
Let's have tea or something with Shiori.
You're concerned about her, too, aren't you?
I don't know a girl by the name of Shiori.
Out of my way.
Kaori!
That idiot.
Ah, no, don't mind me.
So, what was it?
About the shop we stopped by.
A very entertaining old man was there, and he gave me detailed explanations...
...and gave me lots of recommendations, but I turned them down because I didn't have money.
Did something happen, Yuuichi-san?
You're staring off into space.
No, it's nothing.
So, what kind of stuffed animals were there?
Really strange ones.
Like a giant salamander and a Galapagos giant lizard.
And an anteater, right?
There was such a thing there?
Yeah.
One who's trying to run away from hardship is close to you.
I want you to support her.
Hello, Yuuichi-san?
Oh, sorry.
So which one did you like more? The giant salamander or the giant lizard?
Rather than those two, I liked the one by the window...
One, two, three, four.
That's my budget.
Come in.
Good meow-ning.
Meow?
So it's you.
Don't say it like that.
What do you want?
I came to let you know the bath's open.
Are you going to buy something?
Yeah.
You keep your hair band on even after you take your bath, eh?
This?
It's because I got it as a present from someone precious to me.
Speaking of presents, it's almost Shiori's birthday.
Are you going to get her something?
What do you think is good?
Taiyaki!
That's your personal preference.
Then money.
You're realistic in a strange way.
But if I have money, I can buy lots of taiyaki.
Take your mind off taiyaki.
Uguu~
Then how about not an item, but doing something that'll make Shiori-chan happy?
Like taking her to somewhere fun...
...or treating her to good food.
Isn't there anything that would make Shiori-chan happy?
Something that would make Shiori happy would be spending time with Kaori...
I've got it!
Yuuichi-kun?
Yeah, this has to be it.
Something I can do for Shiori.
What is 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.
Preview
It's beautiful.
When the snow melts and spring comes, this place gets crowded with people.
Birthday party?
There, blow the candles out.
That was embarrassing.
That's your strength.
I'm weak.
I'm a weak person who cannot live without support from others.
Episode 18
The Disappearing Gentle Movement
Was I able to keep smiling?