Mor~ning~
It's mor~ning~
Good morning.
Yes, good morning.
You don't look so good, Yuuichi-kun.
I'm as good as always.
It doesn't look like that at all.
I'll make some toast for you now.
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.
Good morning!
I'm sorry; I was so happy to see you that I couldn't help but run into you.
Yeah, good morning!
Episode 18
The Disappearing Gentle Movement
Did you make a bento today, too?
Yes, and I have confidence in it.
Then let's eat it together.
Yes!
After forth period, I'll go to your class-
On second thought, let's meet in the cafeteria.
Yeah...
I was looking for you.
When I'm doing this, it feels as though time has stopped.
Although really it'll never stop.
You don't look so well; I bet you're not getting enough sleep.
That place is empty during winter,
but when the snow melts and spring comes, this place gets crowded with people.
So you knew that Shiori came by and stood there every day.
Birthday party?
Yeah. But I won't push the event if you don't want one.
Not at all! I'm happy!
But who else would attend?
Like Ayu, and I'm thinking of asking two or three of my friends.
It'll be a small party, but you know how it is.
I see...
Thank you very much. I'll look forward to it.
Are you all right?
My stomach's stuffed.
I'm sorry; I knew I packed too much.
It's fine!
I couldn't think of wasting any of it since it was so good.
Shiori.
Let's ditch afternoon classes.
Anywhere is fine; let's go to where you want to go.
While you can.
What's this all of a sudden?
Ah, well...
You sound as if we won't get to see each other anymore, soon.
You're such a bad boy, trying to talk an underclassman into skipping classes with you, Yuuichi-san.
I tried to draw you to the dark side, but I guess I failed.
I'll head back to my class now.
Yeah. I'll see you again after school.
Yes!
It's beautiful.
Sunsets aren't that rare of a sight.
Still, there's such a thing as "mood."
Girl's comments make no sense.
It's so dazzling.
Really? Tomorrow's Shiori-chan's birthday?
It's actually the day after tomorrow, but her schedule doesn't work on that day.
So we're having it tomorrow.
Who is this Shiori-chan?
A student at our school?
Yeah. She's sickly and doesn't come to school often, so she doesn't have many friends.
That's why I thought we could celebrate with her.
I'd be glad to!
How about you, Nayuki-san?
I have practice, but I can attend if it's only for a while.
The marathon's coming up, so I'll have to leave in the middle.
That'd be enough.
Thanks.
So this is where you were.
This is the last day Shiori can come to school.
After tomorrow's birthday, she'll either be in the hospital or in her bed at home.
She won't be able to walk outside, right?
I don't want to hear it.
I'm planning on hosting a birthday party!
I want you to come, as well!
Today after school, at Hyakkaya.
I won't be there.
Kaori, she's living her life to her fullest right now.
How much time left is not the issue.
You won't acknowledge her as your little sister till the very end?
Do you know why Shiori came here every day?
She wanted to have a bento with you, out here.
I heard you guys made a promise some time ago.
That you two would have a bento together when she enrolls here.
She was looking forward to that.
To go to school with her sister, to have a bento with her sister, and to take the long way home with her sister.
She dreamed of those mundane events.
We'll be waiting, so make sure you come!
Yuuichi-san!
Oh, you got changed?
Yes, since the classes ended early.
The bag would get in my way.
It's been a while since I last saw you in those clothes.
I'm a little nervous.
Don't worry. They're all good people.
Aizawa!
Over here!
Shiori-chan!
Happy birthday, Shiori!
Um, thank you very much.
There, blow the candles out.
Yes.
Happy birthday!
Well done.
Happy birthday!
So Shiori-chan was the girl that came to get you the other day.
I knew I had seen that face from somewhere before.
You're the one that was standing in the courtyard, right?
Oh yeah, you were the one who first found Shiori there.
That's right! And you laid your hands on her without my permission!
Don't say such misleading things.
Shiori-chan, Minase, and eh... Tsukimiya Ayu-chan, was it?
Yep!
And Shiori-chan's classmate.
And you're close with Kurata-san and Kawasumi-san from the senior class, aren't you?
You pimp!
Kitagawa-kun, it's not like that from Yuuichi's point of view.
You're not making any sense!
Introduce me to some of them!
Don't be so ridiculous.
I'll knock you out if you don't.
"That?"
What?
I'll knock you out.
Don't even try it.
Here.
It's from my mother and me.
It's handmade strawberry jam.
This is from me!
Sorry, I didn't have time to pick out presents.
So you bought taiyaki?
Uguu~
This one's from me.
Handmade scones.
Thank you very much.
I'm so happy.
They're all sweets.
I love sweets.
She's not being polite for the sake of courtesy.
Her food of choice is ice cream.
Are you serious about that?
Shiori-chan, your diet's not balanced well.
Welcome!
Eh, Kaori?
Hey, so Kaori was invited, too?
Hey, Kaori.
Kaori-san?
Yuuichi, so you invited Kaori, too.
Kaori, let me introduce you.
She is the guest of honor of the day, Shiori-chan.
Oh yeah, what's her last name?
All right, now that we're all here, let's get the party going!
Oh, I could have done that.
It's all right.
There.
Please eat it if you like.
Thank you.
The parfait here is really good, too.
I'll have one later.
Hey, what's with this awkwardness?
I'll explain it to you later.
Please, just make this place lively.
Looks like there's a story behind this.
You got it!
All right! When it comes to a party, a dance comes along with it!
I'll have my return match from the dance party the other day.
Kitagawa-kun, you plan to dance here?
Hell ya!
Excuse me, sir, that would be disturbing the other customers, so...
It's fine! Make it interesting!
Kitagawa-kun, you rock!
Thank you!
Therefore, Kaori, may I please have your hand?
I-I'm fine.
Why don't you dance, Shiori?
No, I'm fine, too!
All right, then I'll be your partner.
Are you serious?
I'm serious.
Am I not good enough for you?
Of course, you're not enough.
Don't be so modest about it!
Oh fine.
Go! Go!
Shake your booty, shake your booty.
It's done.
That was embarrassing.
Yeah right, after how much you were laughing?
Are you all right, Shiori-chan? Are you tired?
No, I'm fine.
It was fun.
I'm glad I was able to share some time with you.
Shiori-chan, let's have lunch together next time.
Can I?
Then me, too.
Me, too!
You go to a different school.
Uguu~
I'm in, too. It's a waste to let Aizawa have all the fun.
I told you to not say misleading things.
Why?
Don't you want to make a cute girl like her your girlfriend?
You really don't have an eye for girls, do you, Aizawa-kun?
Mind your own business.
It is my business.
Because Shiori is...
Shiori is...
...my little sister.
Little sister?!
Right, Shiori?
Onee-chan...
Why didn't you say that in the beginning?
Could it be-
Zip it.
Come, let's be off.
Y-Yeah.
Oh, I have practice.
Shiori, um...
Let's chat a lot later.
Yup.
Aizawa-kun, take care of my sister, please.
Yeah.
Thank you very much, Yuuichi-san.
I'm so happy.
Where should we go now?
You still have time, don't you?
I'll tag along to wherever.
Yes!
There!
You don't have to go home yet?
Yes, I told my parents that I'll be home late tonight.
It's starting to come down.
Yuuichi-san.
Can we hold hands?
Um...
I'm a little tired.
Yeah, since I dragged you around to so many places.
I've gotten better at Whack-A-Mole, right?
Yeah, you've got a knack for it.
I don't know how to thank you.
I haven't done much.
You're a strong person.
You're the strong one.
No, I'm not.
I've slit my wrist once before.
The night I first met Yuuichi-san, using a cutter knife.
It was the opening day of the third semester.
I saw my sister leave my room, and then I left my room, too.
With this shawl that I rarely used...
My sister gave me this shawl.
Exactly one year ago.
I begged for a present, and she gave it to me a day early.
I bought a cutter knife at a convenience store,
and bought many other things, even though I didn't need them.
On the way home, while looking at the last scenery of snow, I met Yuuichi-san and Ayu-san.
I remember that night.
In my room, the lights turned off...
...all alone...
I couldn't hear anything, see anything, or think of anything.
It felt like I was cut off from the entire world.
It felt like I had wandered into the wrong place.
Right then, I thought I heard some laughter.
It belonged to the people I had met that afternoon.
And I remembered their joyful faces and voices,
and then I found myself really miserable.
Then I started to laugh,
and then tears that didn't come even when my sister told me that I wouldn't live until next birthday came out.
They were tears that came out from laughter, but I couldn't stop them.
Then I realized that I was crying because I was sad.
Then...
...after I had laughed my heart out, I couldn't cut myself anymore.
Maybe that was the miracle.
That's your strength.
I'm weak.
I'm a weak person who cannot live without support from others.
That's fine!
Everyone has to live with support from others.
It's called a miracle, since there's a chance of it coming true.
Maybe you're right.
Can you make a promise with me?
A promise?
If a miracle does happen, you'll treat me to a cafeteria lunch.
OK, I promise.
Yuuichi-san, I had so much fun today.
It was fun for me, too.
I'd like to go to that café one more time.
Yeah.
And I'd like to walk through the shopping district with you.
Yeah.
Today, I made a new friend at school.
She said let's go out and have fun next time.
That's great.
There are so many places I still want to go to and things I still want to do.
I think I don't want to die.
I probably shouldn't have become so close to people.
You don't think so?
Because I'll make those people suffer what my sister will suffer.
I'm glad that I got to know you, Shiori.
Really?
Of course. I'm not lying.
Was I able to keep smiling?
Was I able to keep my smile on the whole time?
Y-
Yeah.
You were fine.
I'm glad.
It's almost time.
Yeah.
When twelve o'clock comes, I'll finally be sixteen years old.
Yeah.
Happy birthday, Shiori.
May I open it?
Sure.
Go ahead and fill those pages.
Yes.
Thank you very much.
I'll treasure it.
Yeah.
Yuuichi-san.
I'll go buy something warm.
Please stay here, Yuuichi-san.
She's taking her time.
Thank you very much
Goodbye
Thank you very much
Goodbye
Happy birthday, Shiori.
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
Nayuki, you don't have any one you like?
Then...
Shiori-chan-
Yuuichi-kun!
What's wrong, Yuuichi-kun?
I'm-
Kitagawa!
You just thought I was lying, didn't you?
A little.
But it's true.
Although that person doesn't seem to be aware of it.
Episode 19
The Étude of Contact
Please don't forget about me.