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It's already over, isn't it?

You look so small

I can't help

but want to hold you

AiNA THE END

"I won't cry"

"So just leave me alone like this"

Matsumura Hokuto

Tears stream down

your cheeks

Kuroki Haru

"We are free"

We once said

Hirose Suzu

Without even thinking

about days like today

An Iwai Shunji Production

Kyrie's Song Kyrie no Uta

Nothing's biting at all.

Ah! Here it comes!

2011

Osaka

Crap! It got away.

Why are you looking at us like that?

What's wrong?

Well, there's a girl over there.

Over there.

Do you want to try too?

Wanna give it a shot?

Come here.

Look at how many crayfish we caught.

Crayfish are stupid, you know.

Once they grab on, they won't let go.

What's your name?

She's not saying anything.

Maybe she doesn't have a name?

Where did you come from?

She's really not saying anything.

Yeah, she's a real Iwan.

[ nanmo iwan na ]

She caught one!

Wow, she caught one!

Midnight Zoo

In the midnight zoo

Holding your breath, amidst the laments

Midnight Zoo

In the midnight zoo

Eyes faintly shimmering in the darkness

Today, we're having curry, everyone's favorite.

Your first time here?

What's your name?

Hm?

Here. There are spoons there, take one.

Neither the world nor death

Can separate us from the Lord

Kyrie Eleison

2023

Tokyo

That's awful, I'm not happy about it.

By the way, are there any taxis around?

There aren't any.

- Shall we go to one more place? - Yeah, sounds good.

- Let's go, let's go. - I heard something about karaoke.

- Where should we go? - Karaoke?

Ikko, what's wrong?

I'm calling it a night.

Huh? Really? That's unusual.

Sorry, I have to get up early tomorrow.

You all have fun.

Got it. See you.

- See you. - Bye-bye!

That's unusual, isn't it?

Sing something.

I don't want to hear it, it's just noise

It's delivering the final blow

I don't want to cry, I can't even make a sound

There is no answer

There must be meaning

I fall in love in the gaps of the night

I want to know the unknown world

What is the color of the shining light?

Good evening.

Just bring us something tasty, whatever you recommend.

This place stays open like this until morning.

I'm Ikko. What's your name?

Hm? How do you pronounce it?

- It's Kyrie. - Kyrie?

What happened to your voice?

I can't speak.

But you were singing, right?

You can sing, but not speak?

I can only sing.

I see, must be tough.

Where's your home? Where do you live?

I don't have a home.

Oh my.

So internet cafes or something?

Then, how about staying

at my place tonight?

I'm fine.

Come on, why not?

You're... a stranger...

But we're not strangers anymore.

We just met, though.

Oh, come on...

I mean, you sang so beautifully for me.

Just treating you to a meal doesn't repay the favor.

Isn't that what songs are for?

They're supposed to move a ton of people deeply, right?

They can change people's lives, right?

I'm sorry.

You don't have to apologize.

Want some beer?

You don't drink, huh?

Mind if I do?

Excuse me! One beer, please.

Ah! Nevermind! Shaoxing wine!

I'll help you push!

Welcome~

Ikko-san.

Ikko-san.

Okay, come in.

Take a seat. Anywhere is fine.

Why are you kicking?

Okada-kun, what did you say to Ito-san?

Nothing.

What is Majin Buu?

Dragon Ball.

Why did you call him Majin Buu?

Didn't you think that calling him by that nickname might hurt his feelings?

I didn't mean to call him anything.

I just said "Majin Buu is from Dragon Ball,"

and Ito-san happened to be nearby.

Stop making lame excuses and just admit it.

I'll have to let your mother know today.

Why go that far?

Ito-san's mother called the vice-principal.

So, there's nothing I can do about it.

I wonder why she didn't call me instead?

Maybe she thinks I'm unreliable?

Well, duh!

Excuse me? I'm offended.

Let's go.

No dilly-dallying.

I guess she isn't here today.

She?

Iwan.

Iwan?

Who's Iwan?

Some girl.

A girl?

From which school? Our school?

No, I've never seen her before.

- You don't know her? - Nope.

If you don't know her, how do you know her name?

No, it's just a nickname we made up.

No matter what we ask, she doesn't answer.

That's why she's Iwan.

Since she won't say anything.

[ nanimo iwan ]

Ah, you laughed just now.

What? I did not.

- I'm home. - Hello.

What are you doing, always, always!

Really, you...! I'm really sorry.

No, no, please don't scold him so harshly.

I don't think Okada-kun did anything that bad.

Well, we live in difficult times, really.

Please tell him straight. Did you apologize properly?

Hey, where are you going?

Their figures are like me until yesterday

Who knew nothing

I believed that this finger of mine

Are you okay?

You were making quite the noise. Did you have a bad dream?

Do you want breakfast?

Good morning, Ruka.

Maori-san?

Long time no see!

You remember me?

Yes, of course.

But...

Let's have breakfast.

You didn't notice at all? I noticed right away.

Eat up, eat up.

Hey, you don't have a manager?

I don't.

- You're not signed to an agency? - No.

Should I be your manager?

- Huh? - You don't like it?

What does a manager do?

To help you become more popular,

I'd promote you

and pitch you to record companies and stuff?

Hey, do you need anything?

Like living essentials or instruments, anything at all.

Well...

Ah, clothes!

I'll find you something nice!

Hey, how about this?

It's cute.

Ah, but... Maori-san.

Hm?

What happened to university?

University?

I didn't go after all.

You've actually been using this, huh?

I'm sorry, I haven't thanked you for it yet.

Thank you.

I'm taking good care of it.

You see, my mom got dumped.

My tuition and living expenses...

He had promised to cover everything.

But now all that was gone.

My mom wanted me to come back home.

But that's the last thing I wanted to do.

Also, from now on, call me "Ikko."

I'm Ichijo Itsuko now, so "Ikko-san."

I've abandoned the name "Maori."

Hirosawa Maori no longer exists in this world.

I'm now

"K-y-r-i-e" too.

Here you go. Thank you very much.

By the way, your daugher...

- Here you go.

Thanks.

Maori-chan is graduating next year, right?

Yeah, that's right.

So, is she getting a job?

She'll be working part-time for now.

Part-time?

She doesn't have the brains or the money to go to university anyway.

I figured I'd have her work part-time as if she were in university,

and after four years, she'll graduate from that part-time job,

and then she can help me with this place.

You should at least let her go to university.

Huh? That's impossible.

No, look...

If it's about tuition,

I'll take care of it.

Huh? What are you saying, Yokoi-san?

What do you mean?

I'm home.

Maori! Could I have some water?

Welcome back.

Water.

You drank too much?

Water...

Hey! Don't sleep there, Mom.

Water...

Did you drink too much again?

Here.

Grandma, please take care of the rest. I'm going to bed.

Hey...

I'm... getting married.

What?

Huh?

Talking in her sleep?

Maybe she's having a nice dream or something.

Maori...

You actually want to go to university, right?

Then you should go.

Yokoi-san said he'll pay for your tuition, you see.

Huh?

One of my customers.

He said I should send you to university.

Yokoi-san, as in the one from Yokoi Farm?

Yeah, him.

The one who owns that huge plantation?

Yes, yes.

He proposed to me.

He said he's liked me for a long time.

Maori.

You have a visitor.

He says he's a private tutor.

A private tutor?

Um, Maori-san?

Huh? Yes.

My name is Shiomi. I've come to be your private tutor.

My private tutor?

I was asked by my boss.

A person named Yokoi...

Yokoi?

The boss of Yokoi Farm.

I don't know such person.

But he said you were going to take the entrance exam...

I'm not taking any exams, though.

But he asked me to teach you...

That's what he told me.

Are you sure you're at the right address? It's not me.

But you're Maori-san, right?

Well...

I'm not...

I'm not. Sorry for the trouble.

Okada-kun, do you have a moment?

Hey, about that girl we talked about the other day.

What was it? Iwan-chan?

Iwan?

Can you tell me more about her?

Like what?

About the first time you met her.

We were fishing for crayfish.

- We? With who? - Murata and Kunimatsu.

I see.

I asked her if she wanted to try it.

And then she fished for crayfish with you?

She did, and she's good. She caught a lot.

I see. How many times have you met her?

Two or three times.

Always at that old burial mound?

- That's right.

Maybe she lives in the burial mound?

No way.

But she's always there.

I see.

I wonder why.

Got it, thanks. You can go now.

Sit here.

I got a call from your mother. You want to go to university?

Huh?

No.

I don't.

Huh? You don't?

My mom just jumped to conclusions. I'm sorry.

But doesn't your mother want you to take the entrance exam?

I don't want to, though.

Why not?

If anything, it's too late now.

If you work hard from now, it might still be possible.

These are brochures for universities and vocational schools.

I picked out the ones that seem manageable for you.

Here, these are for Obihiro, Sapporo, Hakodate, and Asahikawa.

Maybe I should just run away from home?

While we're on the subject, aren't there any universities in Tokyo?

Tokyo? As for Tokyo...

No, it's fine. You don't need to look.

Yes.

Seems like you've changed your mind.

Yes, I guess...

Anyway, come in.

Okay then, pardon me.

Also, with these kinds of flash cards...

There's one drawback.

What's that?

You'll forget it right away.

And when you forget, you forget everything.

True.

So if you're going to memorize, memorize the whole thing.

That way, you won't forget it.

No, that's impossible.

But, well, I'd like you to try your best.

By the way, why did you change your mind?

I was just curious, you know.

I mean, you first said, "I won't take any exams."

Yeah, well...

The biggest reason was that I could leave this town.

If I'm going to do it,

I thought I might as well use this opportunity to change my fate.

If I stay like this,

I'll end up as the 4th generation snack mama of an old snack bar.

So you don't like the idea of becoming a snack mama?

It's more that I don't like using my feminity to make money.

Well, my mother and grandmother

both made a living in Hokkaido by using their femininity as a weapon.

Hey, how about this?

I think you'd look good in blue.

I think you should stick to wearing the same color for all your outfits.

"Ah, that girl is singing again." People will recognize you from a distance.

What do you think?

If you want something smaller,

an amp like this would be better.

Despite its size, it has pretty good sound quality.

Hear that?

It's cute.

To make passersby stop, I think you should include some cover songs.

Trust me.

Trust is crucial between an artist and a manager.

Here.

Can you sing those?

Here, change into this.

Please... don't do that.

Is this magic?

How I wish it were only a dream

[ Yonezu Kenshi - Lemon ]

Even now I still dream of you

I brush the dust off from old memories

Like returning home to retrieve a forgotten item

In the end it was you who taught me that

Some happinesses can't be reclaimed

My dark, hidden past I dared not speak of

Without you, they would have remained forever dark

I know there is no way I could ever hurt

More than I do now

Maybe I am not the one that you were looking for

[ Yuuri - Dried Flowers ]

Maybe we were trying to keep what we cannot afford

Before we knew we found ourselves fighting all the time

I'm so sorry

You know I've been trying to bring it up to you

I guess we're never gonna work it out

Even when we had a tiny apartment for us two

Our conversation was one way, yeah, without a doubt

If we meet again somewhere along the way

Wonder if we can laugh about all that we went through today

I don't even know how, how to tell you the reasons why

Don't wanna cry when you sleep by my side

Yeah, this I know for sure

Not your voice, not your face, not even your clumsiness

None of it, none of it

I can't seem to say I hate it

Like dried flowers our colors fade

All of the days that we had

Maybe, maybe, maybe, someday

They'll fade away

Come in.

It's kind of stylish.

Want something to drink?

I'm good. I've had too much already.

Can I have some water?

- Water? - Yeah.

By the way, why is your bed here of all the places?

People are always surprised at first.

You know...

Lately, I've been thinking.

About what?

About life...

Life?

Yeah.

What was it again?

What about life?

I forgot.

Someone's here.

I was just about to say something...

But I forgot.

Then, I'll help you remember.

That thing about life you forgot.

Hey, stop it.

Come on, hey, that's funny.

Hey, you can't just start with that.

Big brother.

I was drinking with a friend and borrowed your place.

Oh, I see.

Nice to meet you, I'm his sister, Itsuko.

Hello.

Oh, right.

Are we bothering you?

No, it's fine.

We're the ones intruding.

We'll be out of here in a jiffy.

Just give us five minutes.

It's my fault, isn't it?

Not at all.

Okay, big bro, see you.

Sorry about that.

Don't ever come here again.

That guy just now was my ex.

Really?

You didn't realize?

When a guy brings a woman home

and there's another woman there, it's bound to get messy, right?

That's why I pretended to be his little sister.

Smart, right? I bet he's super grateful to me right now.

There aren't any taxis, huh?

Children stretch their arms

Why are there none around?

Towards the sky

Reaching out to grasp birds, clouds,

And even dreams

Their figures...

Say...

I've been meaning to ask you.

What does "Kyrie" mean?

It's my sister's name.

I see.

Their figures are like me until yesterday

Who...

...knew nothing

English travelers are the best and the worst in the world.

How's your English? Are you doing the reading?

Yes.

Are you properly doing it while walking?

- Yes.

Somehow, I'm starting to like English more and more.

Well, that's good.

Although I bought so many flash cards, they ended up being useless.

- I'll hang it up. - Thank you.

Here, take a look at this.

You bought that many?

Yes.

I see, I see.

Say, can I have these?

- Huh? Ah, sure - I'll pay you.

No, it's fine.

No, no, no.

I'll buy them. Consider it pocket money.

Will this be enough?

Thank you very much, it's more than enough.

But what are you going to use them for?

Well, there's a certain use for them.

Say, there's a guitar over there, right?

Yes.

What? Do you play?

No, I don't.

It's just collecting dust in that corner.

It's a classic guitar.

Yes.

It's been in the house since I was born.

Apparently, it belonged to my father.

But it's not a keepsake.

My father is still alive, apparently.

Living with another woman.

Can you play it?

Yeah, well, a little.

I was in a band in junior and senior high.

Here it is again

You're actually singing?

You smile, and it's unfair

What crosses my mind is a gentle pain, and it's troubling

By the way,

do you know someone a year below you named Kozuka Ruka?

Huh? Kozuka Ruka?

I'm not sure.

I see.

Well, she blends into the background, so it's understandable.

She doesn't talk at all.

She can't speak.

I feel like I've seen her before.

There might be a girl like that.

If you see her, could you try talking to her?

She doesn't talk,

but she's a great listener and a really nice girl.

Who is this girl?

My little sister.

Your sister?

Shall we get back to it?

Yes.

Hello.

Ah, sorry, did I startle you?

Are you Ruka-san?

I thought I noticed you in the library before, and sure enough, here you are.

I'm Maori, your brother is tutoring me.

It seems like...

You don't have any friends.

I don't either.

Hey...

Let's be friends.

I guess I should have brought you here from the start.

But we have a roommate here.

He's quite a pervert, so be careful.

On my way.

Long time no see.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

You're still as bad with time as ever.

I'm sorry!

This is Kyrie-chan. She's a musician.

This is Namidame-san.

Nice to meet you, I'm Namidame.

Actually, it's pronounced "Hatame,"

but over 70% of people read it as "Namidame,"

so since I turned 40, I've officially started going by "Namidame."

Nobody cares.

That was a lame story. I'm sorry.

I have to head out for a meeting now.

- Ah, sorry about that. - No, it's fine.

You see, I started working as a manager.

Huh?

For this girl.

Really? I see.

I can tell just by looking at your eyes, Ikko-san.

You've found something you're passionate about, huh?

"In this incredibly boring world," as you would say.

You're exaggerating! It's not like that.

How should I put it... I just can't leave her alone.

Hey, is it okay if we live together for a while?

Oh, of course, of course. Feel free to make yourself at home.

This is Momoko-san.

Hello, I'm Momoko.

And this is the YouTuber Mocchan-san.

I'm Mocchan, nice to meet you.

He's going to record your performance.

[ aimyon - Marigold ]

In those days of tumbling around

I pretended to be pitiful

And just let myself drift

But the light of hope

Is shining right in front of me,

so brightly, I'm happy

You, wearing a straw hat

Look like a swaying marigold

A pretty standard item for on the road merchandise is...

First, T-shirts, I guess.

They're quite expensive, but they sell.

You have to make sure these kinds of goods are of good quality.

Next time, definitely let me do a collab with her.

Despite how he looks, he's a musician too.

He sings himself.

I'm Matsuzaka Coffee.

Nice to meet you.

I saw you on YouTube.

I like your singing.

Hey, Ruka, is this your first audition?

It's nerve-wracking, right?

Do your best.

Oh, Ikko-chan!

Long time no see. How have you been?

I've been real good. How about you, Negishi-san?

So-so, so-so. Just the right amount.

Getting by, getting by.

There's no rain that doesn't stop.

What's that?

Please call me when you're ready to order.

Thank you.

This is Negishi-san from Tap Music.

He used to be the vocalist for a rock band, you know.

Ikko-chan, don't bring that up.

My bad, my bad...

And this is K-y-r-i-e.

A singer-songwriter.

This is the girl you said is a natural, right?

She really is a natural.

If Ikko-chan says so, you must be a natural.

You said she can't talk?

Hmm, well, yeah.

- Really? So can she actually sing? - She can sing, alright.

That's the curious part.

- Then how about a little taste?

What? Here?

Yeah, you usually sing on the street, right?

But there are other people here...

That's a strange thing to say.

Singers sing in front of an audience, right?

I don't want to hear it, it's just noise

It's delivering the final blow

I don't want to cry, I can't even make a sound

There is no answer

There must be meaning

I fall in love in the gaps of the night

I want to know the unknown world

What is the color of the shining light?

Is there a second verse?

Of course.

- Do you want to hear it? - I do.

Do you want to hear the second verse?

Everyone says they want to hear it.

They're cute.

So cute.

This is getting fun.

I've been searching in this shrinking

Nameless town

I'm not afraid of sleeping

Because tomorrow will come

There must be meaning

I fall in love in the gaps of the night

I want to know the unknown world

What is the color of the shining light?

Ruka.

I'm going to a hot spring for a bit.

Do you want to come with me?

That's right, you need to focus on your music.

This isn't the time to play around.

Here, the key to this place.

And...

Take this.

Don't answer it if it's anyone other than me, okay?

Okay.

Bye.

Just put your things on here.

See?

Huh? What's this?

This is ridiculously heavy.

It's super heavy!

Being a musician must be tough, huh?

Will you be okay?

Okay, take care.

Isn't she amazing? Please toss us some coins if you liked it.

Okay?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What do you want to eat? Okonomiyaki?

There's also a takoyaki shop. Do you like takoyaki?

There might also be a soft-serve ice cream shop.

Do you want to eat everything? Everything?

Let's eat everything...

Excuse me, can I talk to you for a moment?

Excuse me, you see, someone called 110.

- 110? - Yes.

Are you going somewhere?

Well, we're just walking around freely.

I see. So, um, are you family?

Well, we're like family.

- What kind of relationship do you have? - If I had to say, we're friends, I guess.

Friends? Really?

So, do you have any ID with you?

I don't drive, but I have my insurance card.

An insurance card will be just fine.

What's your name?

Is a dry-cleaning card okay?

- No, that's not quite right.

- We need an address, you see. - An address?

Yes.

Well, um...

Wait, wait, wait.

Okay, stop, stop, stop. Not so fast.

Stop, stop, stop, okay, okay, okay, stop, stop.

Not so fast, okay. Wait. Okay, okay, okay.

Okay, okay...

It's about time to go

The stars continue to fall without rest

When I get tired

And gaze at the twilight

The sky beyond, tirelessly bustling

Only my heart stops

Don't wait for sadness

It will come anyway

Let's go meet joy

I will go as far as the moon

To bring you a special smile

Even if it's small, I'll weave together something special

For you

I'm Fukin.

Fukin as in organ.

I play the guitar, though.

Please audition me.

Audition...

It's okay.

Let's just try playing together for now.

"Awaremi no Sanka," was it?

[ lit. "Hymn of Compassion" ]

That's an original song, right?

Yes.

Okay, let's do this.

Oh, wait, I need a capo.

Huh? Was it on the 4th fret? The 4th fret, yeah, 4th fret.

The night my heart had burned out

The morning my tears had dried up

When I closed my eyes

I was reaching out

Toward the far end of sorrow

On the far side of sorrow

What awaits? Who is there?

And earth touch

Is anyone there?

Is someone there?

Be careful! Be careful!

Come down.

Ah, sorry, maybe don't move after all. It's dangerous.

What's your name?

My name is Fumi.

Where did you come from?

Where is your home?

You don't want to say?

You really won't talk at all.

Even though you sing so well.

Ah, right, today I brought a lunch box.

If you like, you can have it.

Ah, I know.

Hey, do you want to eat at my place? It's really close.

How about it? Shall we do that?

Ah, wait a moment.

Is there a place where you can get down?

How is it? Delicious?

Take your time. You can stay as long as you want.

After you finish that, do you want some ice cream?

Yeah? Let's both have some.

Kozuka... Ruka?

Kozuka Ruka

0225...

[ Looking up the area code 0225 ]

Ishinomaki...

Ishinomaki Kozuka...

Kozuka...

I'm looking for Kozuka Kyrie, a second-year student

at Ishinomaki Shirayuri Girls' High School.

She's someone important to me.

natsu...

Hi there, is your brother here?

Are you alone?

What are you writing?

"I was writing a poem."

A poem? Like poetry?

Wait, these are the ones I gave your brother.

Let's at least chat on the phone.

You don't have one?

It's all cracked.

"It's broken."

Did someone break it?

- Oh? - Sorry for the intrusion.

Stay as long as you want.

Have you eaten?

No, not yet.

Then, shall I whip something up?

I'll help!

Is it just the two of you?

Yeah, pretty much.

What about your parents?

They live in Sendai.

Sendai!

- I've never been there. - It's a nice place.

I'd like to visit.

- Here... - And here.

- Yes. - Here...

And here.

Here?

Then move your middle finger one more up.

And place your ring finger there. Yes, there.

How do I do this? What about this hand?

- With my thumb? - Well, that's okay for now.

It made a sound.

A sound came out.

That's the E chord.

Try it with two fingers.

Yes, like that.

That might be better for you.

- Yes, it's working. - Wow, amazing.

Congratulations on passing.

No, not yet.

I was just looking a bit into the future.

Ah, I see.

22...

224.

( You passed. )

Grandma!

What should I do!?

I actually passed the exam. I passed!

What? No way!

- Come in, come in. - Everyone's gathered.

Everyone! It's Shiomi-sensei, the tutor!

Maori-chan, congratulations on passing!

And it's all thanks to him.

He really did great, didn't he?

Thank you.

Maori-chan, I have to get going since I have an early morning tomorrow.

Ah, okay.

- Hang in there. - Your jacket.

Oh, right.

Before you go, do you have a moment?

Yeah, what's up?

Could you come upstairs for a bit?

I want to give this to Ruka.

But are you sure?

If it stays here, it's just... taking up space.

Then...

She'll love it, I'm sure.

But yeah, Ruka will be lonely when you go to Tokyo.

I'll be lonely too.

But really, thanks for being friends with her.

Ruka is lucky.

She has a brother who protects her.

I'm not that great.

You know, the truth is...

She's not actually my sister.

Really?

I mean, didn't you think it was strange? Us having different last names.

Well, I kind of figured there might be a story behind it.

She lost her family in the earthquake.

In the tsunami.

Her mom and her sister.

It's not that she can't speak.

But when she tries to talk,

she starts crying.

And once she starts, she can't stop crying.

Well, she must be

holding a lot inside...

But strangely enough, she can sing.

She doesn't know why it's like that either.

I heard her sing. She sang "Sayonara" by Off Course.

She was really good.

Hey sis, how are you?

Maori-san, you know...

She passed the entrance exam.

Oh, good morning.

Ruka-chan. Can I call you Ruka-chan?

Is that your name?

Yesterday, you see, you appeared in my dream

and told me your name.

By the way, Ruka-chan, do you have an older sister?

You do?

Is her name

Kyrie-san?

Wow! I must be a genius.

And does your sister

perhaps have a boyfriend?

Fiancé? I see.

Right, there's pen and paper.

I should have thought about that.

Do you remember that person's name?

Nacchan?

Nacchan...

Say, do you remember that person's full name?

You don't?

I see.

Maybe this is Nacchan?

Kozuka Kyrie is your sister, right?

So, shall we try sending a message?

Yeah?

"Nice to meet you."

"Do you know a girl named Kozuka Ruka?"

I'm Shiomi.

Ah, hello.

Okay, c'mere.

This is Ruka-chan.

It's been a while.

Huh? What? Are you embarrassed?

How did you get all the way here?

What's wrong?

Sorry.

I'm currently volunteering in Ishinomaki.

Though I passed the university entrance exam.

For the medical department of Hanshin University.

But the earthquake left my hometown so devastated,

there was no way I could just go to university.

I see.

Ruka-chan. Has she always been unable to speak?

No, she was speaking normally.

Really? Is that so?

I found her in that tree.

Maybe she thinks it's safe up in trees.

During the earthquake and tsunami, apparently she was clinging to a tree like that

and later got rescued.

After that, she went to a shelter,

found a truck heading to Osaka,

and got on it.

That's kind of hard to believe.

I know, right?

Her memories are a bit fragmented.

Right? You don't remember it too well, do you?

Maybe she heard from her sister that I was going to a university in Osaka.

Say.

Is that why you came to Osaka?

I see.

That was my bad, I guess.

Be careful.

This is only the second time I've met her.

What? Really?

Yes.

Ruka-chan said you're her sister's fiancé.

Yes.

We promised to get married.

So it was true?

You're still a student,

so I thought it was too early for you to get married.

Well, a lot had happened.

Can you tell me about it?

Sure.

But, where do I even begin?

From anywhere you like.

Dark energy pushes things away from each other.

Stars are pushed further apart from each other,

galaxies can't remain as galaxies.

Humans can't stay as humans,

and even the atoms and molecules that make up life scatter.

Even electrons and neutrons scatter,

literally dissipating like clouds.

Everything disappears from the universe.

But by then, Earth and the solar system would be long gone, I suppose.

Huh? How did we get on this topic?

We were talking about how the Earth is round.

Right.

Speaking of which,

when Natsuhiko was little,

he heard from you that the Earth is round and cried.

Yeah, I was just talking about that.

You were?

Wow, I don't remember teasing you like that. I'm impressed you remember.

I'll never forget that.

That moment defined me.

Hey, why is it called "Obon" anyway?

Isn't it originally called "Urabon-e"?

The origin is from Sanskrit, isn't it?

So, it's abbreviated to "Obon"?

Every year we subtly perform a ritual to summon spirits.

Isn't that a little terrifying when you think about it?

Indeed, if a real ghost appeared, it would be scary.

I'm not scared, though.

If it's grandpa or grandma.

How about your tutors? Are they doing a good job?

Yes, they're all quite good.

If there's a bad one, let me know. I'll find a new one right away.

Okay.

Do your best.

Don't slack off.

Okay, see you later.

Thanks.

Goodbye.

Hello.

Hey, your friends?

Yeah, from junior high.

Wow, you've become quite the city boy.

Welcome! I'm his mother.

Long time no see.

Sorry, I got a bit sidetracked.

Remember her? She's a year below us.

I'm Kozuka Kyrie.

I just met her this morning at the station.

When I told her you were back,

she said she wanted to come,

so I brought her along. Is that okay?

Yeah, right?

Well, it's kinda boring with just guys, right?

- That's true. - Yeah, that's what I thought too!

She was a girl who gave me chocolates on Valentine's Day.

Did you bring these?

I didn't particularly like her or anything...

- This is apple juice. - Apple juice, huh?

Namu Amida Butsu, Namu Amida Butsu...

Senpai.

What's wrong?

Can I hold your hand?

Sure.

I've never been to a shrine before.

Yeah, when you live too close, you don't end up going, right?

"Please let me pass my exams."

So, you have a boyfriend or something?

Please be my boyfriend.

I'm kidding.

I'm kidding.

You don't like the idea?

I guess it's impossible, right?

I can't stop myself.

Yes.

Determination makes all the difference.

I'll do my best.

Alright, good luck.

Thank you very much.

Kyrie?

I can't do this.

See, I told you it's impossible.

I love you.

Can you see this?

Can you tell?

It's a baby.

Did you come alone today?

Take care.

Is it okay to have it?

It's okay.

Wouldn't most people

want to have an abortion?

Lord, forgive us sinners.

Forgive us sinners.

How can your average drop by 10 points?

Were you feeling unwell?

No.

At this rate, getting into Miyagino University will be tough.

Are you troubled by something?

No, not really.

- Sorry to keep you waiting. - Welcome.

This way.

Say, can I have some beef?

- Sure. - Of course.

There's pot-au-feu too.

- Ah, thank you. - This is delicious.

You're good at plating too.

Right?

Oh, welcome.

Excuse me.

Look, look, Kyrie brought her boyfriend over.

You found yourself a wonderful boyfriend.

What will you drink? You're still a minor, right?

- Yes. - Have a seat.

Over here, over here.

Stop it! Let's get out of here.

- Over here, over here. - Have a seat.

- Nacchan, sit here. - Thank you.

That startled me.

Sorry.

Your little sister?

Introduce yourself.

You won't do it?

You won't?

Ruka.

Ruka? Ruka-chan.

Rucchan.

Oh, Rucchan?

Um, I'm Natsuhiko. Nice to meet you.

Nacchan.

Nacchan.

Yes, Nacchan.

Rucchan is doing ballet.

You're doing ballet?

Oh, that's amazing.

You've gotten so good.

Their father died at sea.

That person.

If he were still alive,

he would probably have opposed this.

He might have even told her to abort.

But if you two are determined to have the baby,

I won't oppose it.

That child is a gift from God.

Which university are you applying to?

Miyagino University.

The medical department.

Dear God, please grant him success.

And bless these two and their new life.

We pray in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

Children stretch their arms

towards the sky

Reaching out to grasp birds,

Clouds, and even dreams

Their figures are like me until yesterday

Who knew nothing

I believed that this finger of mine

Would reach you

Beyond where the sky and earth touch

On the road that calls travelers from the past

To you, I am

Just a passerby

An outsider who merely glanced back

Nacchan...

Thank you for today.

I won't be able to go to Sendai for a while,

but good luck with your exams.

Focus, focus, *kiss*

[ shuchu, shuchu, *chu* ]

Thank you.

Ruka?

Hey, Ruka, that's dangerous. Come here.

What are you doing?

Stop doing dangerous things.

Sir, I'm sorry I couldn't meet you the other day.

- We just missed each other. - No worries.

So, without further ado, let's get started.

I'm sorry, please put on the headphones.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

What should we have you sing today?

There was a song called "I Don't Want to Raise My Bangs," right? I like that one.

Let's try that one.

I don't want to lift my bangs

Because my eyebrows look weird

I wish you wouldn't look at me so closely

I have a strange face

With your tired smile

You look at me

I want to feel the touch of your fingers

When I timidly look up

You smile at me with a sparkle

Gentle memories grow and settle in the present, surely

It'll be okay

Will it really be okay?

I'm not confident

Well done.

You got a great response. It sparked quite a debate.

You really did great.

Really?

Yeah, they wouldn't be applauding otherwise.

Do you think I can debut?

You're in a hurry, huh?

Well, I don't think it's going to happen right away, though.

You're not signed with an agency, right?

No.

But Ikko-san is my manager.

Huh? Ikko-chan? She's your manager?

Yes.

Well, even though she says she's a manager, she's a novice in this industry, right?

I think you'd be better off joining a proper agency yourself.

- You think so? - Yeah.

You did great today.

I'll be in touch. Take care.

That's a lot of luggage. This...

This is heavy!

What's in there?

Okay, time's up. Please put down your pens.

It's been a while. Are you well?

Yeah...

Sorry.

Where are you now?

On my way back from school.

And you?

I'm at home.

How did the entrance exams go?

Yeah.

I passed.

Congratulations.

Miyagino University?

No, a university in Osaka.

Osaka?

That's far.

It was the only one I passed.

I see.

But that's great.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I thought you broke up with me since you didn't contact me

after the exams.

What? No way.

I was just a bit busy with various things.

But it's fine since you called me now.

I'm happy.

How's your health?

Yeah.

I'm fine.

Sorry, my battery's about to die.

When will you

call me next?

Huh? I'll call you again tomorrow.

I'll be waiting.

Bye-bye.

Earlier... earlier, the police came by.

The police?

It seems they're looking for Ikko-san.

Wha... what's going on?

They said I'm being deceived by her.

Apparently, she's deceived many people.

The total damage is in the tens of millions.

Did you know?

I see. Makes sense

When you think about it, it doesn't add up.

She didn't want to get married.

But she said she'd take care of my wallet.

Hey, Kyrie-chan, I hate to ask you this,

Was there ever a time when another man's presence seemed to linger?

Was there?

No.

I met her ex-boyfriend, though.

Her ex? Where?

Before we came here,

she borrowed his place

and we lived there.

What does that mean?

Are you saying that you were

taken care of by her ex-boyfriend?

It's not so much that he was taking care of me,

I just didn't know.

I found out later.

I don't really get it. Explain it properly.

I don't really understand it myself.

So, did you know that Ikko-san

was dating me and her ex-boyfriend for money?

For money?

Well, she wasn't exactly working properly, was she?

Should we call the police?

From this point on, we should let the detectives hear the story, yeah.

I'm going to call them now.

If I call, Kyrie-chan, you might get arrested too.

Did I do something wrong?

I mean, how should I know!? I'm completely lost here.

But you know, you were living here for free because of her, right?

Doesn't that sound like a scam?

I'm sorry, I'll leave.

No, no, that's not what I'm saying!

Sorry!

It's just that... that...

I don't know what's going on anymore.

I don't understand your situation,

and I can't make sense of my own feelings.

I'm just...

...so mad.

That bitch!

Huh?

Could it be that you're an accomplice?

I'm such an idiot!

Ah! Fuck!

Don't run away.

Wait!

Come on, get up.

Damn it!

I've been pent up for a while now.

That's how we men are.

The lowest of the low.

You should never owe anything to a man.

Because we men will always come back to collect.

- Men will always come back to collect! - Please stop.

- Men will always come back to collect! - PLEASE STOP!

Kyrie-chan, you can speak up after all.

With this...

Will you forgive Ikko-san...

...too?

I guess so.

If you...

put your body on the line...

Then I guess...

I have no choice but to forgive.

Alright.

Then...

Please go ahead.

I see.

You're quick to the point, huh?

You really are an accomplice.

I owe a lot... to Ikko-san.

Hmm, I see, I see.

I helped you out too, didn't I?

Letting you live here.

Yes, yes...

I really appreciate it.

Alright, sorry,

but I'm going to enjoy this.

Just kidding.

I can't even get it up.

Get out of here.

Before I lose myself again.

You did nothing wrong.

I'll tell the police that.

So don't tell anyone about this.

Ever.

Kyrie-chan?

What's wrong? Sorry, are you okay?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. C-Come on... breath...

A deep breath... Are you okay?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm sorry!

Sis...

Sis...

Sis!

Hello?

Hello?

It's me.

Is now a good time?

I'm at school. Where are you?

Me? ...I'm at home.

Can you wait a moment?

Yeah, sure, what is it?

I'm heading home too.

I can't talk properly here.

What about your classes?

I'll skip them.

No, it's okay. I can wait.

No, it's fine.

Which is more important?

You're right...

I'll call you back.

Hello?

Sorry, I was taking a shower.

A shower?

We haven't talked in a while.

So I thought I should freshen up.

Sorry for not contacting you for so long.

I just...

needed some time to think, I guess.

How's the baby?

Doing well?

Yeah, it's doing fine.

It's gotten a bit bigger.

I see.

You see...

Hold on.

Huh? What's wrong?

It's swaying?

You mean the baby?

Ah, me?

It's swaying.

No.

I'm not.

I've made up my mind.

No.

An earthquake?

An earthquake.

An earthquake?

Ah, it's here!

An earthquake!

Nacchan! Nacchan!

Kyrie!

Nacchan!

Kyrie! Protect your head and stomach!

Nacchan!

Kyrie!

Kyrie, can you hear me? Kyrie?

Nacchan!

Ow...

Hello? Kyrie? Are you okay?

Kyrie!

Kyrie, can you hear me?

The bathroom is a mess.

Yeah, my place is a total wreck too.

Oh my gosh...

It's a complete mess here...

Whoa, this is crazy.

Ah, Dad...

Geez...

Miyagi Prefecture... Shindo 7 (M9).

( Kyrie )

Hello?

Ah, Nacchan?

It sounds like a tsunami is coming.

Will we be okay?

Where are you now?

I'm outside.

You need to get to higher ground asap!

But I'm worried about Ruka.

I can't get through to Mom either.

I'm going to check on the elementary school.

No, you need to run!

It's okay. The school's an evacuation center.

Mom might have already gone to pick up Ruka.

Is Kazusa-chan here?

Did anyone see Kazusa-chan?

Ruka!

Ruka!

Ruka...

Ruka?

I'm Kozuka.

Do you know where Ruka is?

What class and grade is she in?

Third grade, class 2.

Yanagi-sensei! Yanagi-sensei! Kozuka Ruka-chan.

Kozuka-san?

She's not here...

Her mother might have come to pick her up.

No, it seems she hasn't come yet.

Huh?

Mom hasn't arrived yet.

And Ruka isn't here either.

Where could she be?

Has anyone seen Kozuka Ruka-chan?

No, I haven't seen her.

- You haven't, huh? - Yeah.

I don't think anyone's left in the school building...

Ruka!

Ruka!

Ruka...

She's not there?

She's nowhere to be found.

Was I too late?

Ruka...

Ruka...

Ruka...

Maybe she went to the church.

The church?

That's probably it.

Hello?

Kyrie?

Kyrie?

Kyrie, hello?

Ah, sorry, can you hear me?

I can hear you. Can you hear me?

I can hear you.

I'm heading to the church now.

Go back to the school! It's an evacuation center, right?

It's okay. The church is on higher ground too.

Is it close?

Well, it's a bit far.

Then you should go back to the school!

But Ruka might be somewhere on the way.

Ruka-chan must have taken shelter somewhere.

You don't know that!

Where are you now?

I'm near Hinata Town.

Hinata Town?

So, um... our hospital is nearby.

It's on high ground, and it's a four-story building with a rooftop.

Got it?

Yeah, I got it.

I'll go there once I have Ruka.

Tell them you're my acquaintance.

Do that and they'll see that you're taken care of.

"Your acquaintance"?

Yeah, that's right.

Can I say "girlfriend" instead?

Yeah, sure, girlfriend is fine.

Can I say "fiancée"?

Whatever works, just go!

I don't like "whatever".

Fine, fiancée, fiancée it is.

Should I say I'm pregnant with your child too?

Sure, you can say that.

Can I really say that?

You can, no...

I should be the one to tell them, so hold off on that.

Lies. I know you won't.

I will! I promise I will! Now's not really the time!

It's an important matter, though.

I know...

Ruka?

Ruka!

Sis?

It's Ruka.

Sis!

I found her.

I'm hanging up for now.

Wait, don't hang up! I don't know when I'll be able to reach you again.

Ruka!

Hey...

We'll always be together, right?

Don't worry. We will.

Nacchan...

What?

Just wanted to call your name.

Bye.

Hello? Kyrie?

Wait, no...

Are you here, Nacchan?

You were here, Nacchan?

Are you okay?

Thank goodness.

You know, while I was watching a movie, it suddenly started shaking so hard.

What was the magnitude?

- I'm home. - Ah, welcome back.

Is everything okay here?

What do you think? It was a total mess.

We already cleaned up most of it though.

The entire city is in a blackout.

- The roads are jammed too. - Really?

I had to leave the car and walk back home.

Apparently the tsunami was quite devastating.

Is your brother-in-law okay?

I can't get through to him.

I'm worried.

I hope he's safe.

What are you doing?

I'm heading out.

Huh? Where to?

Uncle's place.

How?

I'll run.

What are you saying?

I checked the map. It's 42 kilometers, about the distance of a marathon.

I think I can get there in about three hours.

You're kidding, right? And it's still night.

Wait, Natsuhiko! Wait!

Please, don't tell anyone.

I've never told anyone.

You still haven't found her?

Not yet.

I'm a coward.

Sometimes I think, "I hope she's not found."

I want to pretend it never happened.

Be careful.

But this girl...

I'll take care of her somehow.

I'll help too.

Thank you.

Alright.

Come here.

You're very good at this.

Someday, we will wither away

I understand that, Like a leaf, fragile and uncertain

Dancing in the wind

You don't look well.

Take care, I heard there's a weird flu going around.

'Sup, Kyrie-chan.

I recognized your voice right away. You done already?

Coffee-san...

Huh? Aren't you Fukin?

Why are you here?

You know...

It was actually this person who first told me about you.

Yeah, that's right.

I thought it would be nice if we could work together as a group, like, uh...

A mutual aid society?

That's how I came up with the idea of the festival.

And if you don't mind, I'd like you to participate too.

You don't need to bring your guitar, mic, or amp.

Just come empty-handed.

Well, you'd at least want her to bring her outfit.

That blue dress.

Yeah, just... bring it with you.

Wait, she should come wearing it.

No, no, she can't. This is a ritual.

From the moment she changes into that outfit,

Kyrie transforms into a muse.

It's a miraculous moment.

I've witnessed it many times.

- Ah, over here.

Wait, are you listening?

- Ah, long time no see.

It's a precious moment.

Excuse me, can I have a moment?

I'm from Shinjuku South Precinct, Criminal Investigation.

You know Ichijo Itsuko, right?

We'd like to ask you a few questions.

The total damage amounts to ~70 million yen at present.

There's also unpaid interest, so it comes with the added bonus of defaulting on debt.

There could be more if we dig deeper.

It connected.

Hello, this is Sawai from Shinjuku South Police Station.

Is this Shiomi Natsuhiko?

Ruka, she...

After the great earthquake, she was taken into care in Osaka.

I intended to...

take care of her afterward, but...

First, can you tell use your parents' names?

- It's okay.

Come.

Come on.

Okay.

We understand the situation. Please leave the rest to us.

What will happen to Ruka-chan?

We don't know yet,

but since there's no blood relation with either of you two...

From here on, it's her personal information,

so we can't tell you.

For now, thank you for reporting her to us.

You've been a great help.

No, wait a minute.

You want us to go home like this?

Legally speaking, you have no relation to her.

We understand how you feel, but please leave.

No, wait, please let us see Ruka-chan.

We can't just leave it like this...

She's not here.

She's already been taken to a temporary protection facility.

A temporary protection facility?

What? Without asking us?

It's not like that.

But you didn't tell us anything.

Please, just leave.

I thought...

I could be of more help.

I'm sorry.

No, you've done all you can.

I feel bad...

So she went to Aoba Children's Home in Sendai?

Yes, until junior high school.

I only learned that after the fact, too.

The Child Consultation Center didn't tell me anything.

But one day, I got a message from Ruka.

In my DMs.

She said she was attending Aikoku High School in Obihiro.

A school near me.

She knew I was working at a ranch

and said she wanted to work there someday too.

After that,

she started visiting my house.

It's been a while.

Yes, it has.

Is Ruka-chan here?

Yes.

Ruka-chan...

She said she wanted to work on the ranch,

so we tried our best to support her.

We even found foster parents

so she could attend school here.

It's okay if she just visits occasionally.

But you see,

if she never comes back,

her foster parents will worry.

But it seems she's not getting along well with them.

Even so!

There's nothing you can do about it.

We can't overlook this situation.

Her foster parents are so upset

they want to report it to the police.

You could be arrested for kidnapping.

How should we convince them?

She's upstairs, right?

I guess so.

No, um, wait, excuse me.

You stay here.

- Hello. - Hello.

No, um... Ruka, she... She's worried about me.

Worried about you?

Ah, um... never mind.

Ruka-chan...

Wait, um...

Um...

Everything okay?

Get in.

No one would tell me

what happened after that.

We had no contact until today.

I see.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you for your help.

It's been a while. How have you been?

- I'm sorry. - No, it's fine.

If anything, this was a good excuse to see each other again, right?

I have to say though, that's a lot of stuff.

Is this for your performances?

So you do street gigs with this?

Okay, let's get out of here.

I heard about it.

You're traveling while performing street gigs, huh?

So, um... about that marriage scammer...

The one who's on the run...

Ikko-san?

How did you meet that person?

You introduced us.

Me?

Huh? What do you mean?

Maori-san.

Maori-chan?

You mean from the Hirosawa family?

So, the next song will feature a special guest.

Please join us.

He's Kyrie's guitar teacher.

Natsuhiko-san.

Here it is again

You smile, and it's unfair, isn't it?

What crosses my mind is a gentle pain

And it's troubling, isn't it?

Goodbye to this room I've grown used to flattering

I might wake up with swollen eyes tomorrow

On the rooftop, the flowers are withering

Empty, I can't seem to stand up

I was always captivated by your face

Which seemed like it was about to disappear

Are you really going to fall asleep like this?

Even though you said you'd come again

I don't like this

You've changed.

Your voice... It's a bit louder.

I feel like you've become a bit stronger.

Why didn't you contact me?

Why didn't you come to see me?

Because...

I'm a burden to you.

That's not true.

It's okay, it's okay.

I'm sorry.

No, it's okay.

Nacchan, I'm sorry.

No, I'm the one who should be sorry.

Ah, I'm such a wuss.

I always end up crying in front of you.

I should be the one protecting you though.

You've protected me a lot.

I haven't done anything.

I couldn't protect you even once.

Don't say that.

You're right.

You're right.

It's pathetic, isn't it?

Ruka, can I look at your face one more time?

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

Forgive me.

Forgive me...

Forgive me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

And I was reborn into a tomorrow

That I'd never known

I think

simply making the sound thicker isn't right.

Excuse me. Ah, hello.

- Sazan-san! - It's Sazanka.

Let me introduce everyone.

I'm Hidaka Sazanka. Nice to meet you all.

Apparently he's a fan of yours. He sent us a DM.

He's quite a famous musician. Do you know him?

- No, no, not at all.

But you are famous.

For example, this sound of a cello.

I'd like to try incorporating various instruments like trumpets, violins, and such.

I think it would highlight her voice better.

Then, how about we try a rehearsal outside sometime?

- Outside? - Yes.

Right, outside.

- Sounds good. - Yeah.

The night my heart had burned out

'Sup.

Doing fine?

I saw Sazanka's TikTok. It looked fun, so I came.

Do you know each other?

No, I'm just a fan.

Huh? Where's Ikko-chan? She isn't here?

She's gone missing for now.

She does that a lot, you know.

She gets bored quickly.

Then we really need to start looking for an agency for you.

Actually, I had a few listen to your demo.

There was a great response.

Well, I don't think you'll be joining them immediately,

but it's good to get to know them.

So please make some time.

Thank you.

But it's not like Ikko-san is gone for good.

But she's gone, isn't she?

That's true...

But she's still my manager as far as I'm concerned.

So, I don't think she's gone in that sense.

I want to wait a bit longer.

I think that's pointless.

She's not a professional.

Me neither...

Hm?

I'm not a professional.

Don't you want to become one?

I don't know.

For now, I just

want things to stay as they are.

I'm having a great time today.

I see.

It won't stay this way forever though.

This kind of time doesn't last forever.

"It wasn't supposed to be like this"

I lamented as I crossed the river

And I was reborn into a tomorrow

That I'd never known

Even if I start walking, again and again, ah

This repeating pain

Cheers!

I drank a lot!

- That was fun. - Yeah, it was fun.

Shall we hit one more spot?

- Huh? Is that okay? - Of course.

- Let's go. - One more place.

- Do you know any good spots? - Nope.

...sight of them and cried

I painted them in the sky

The world doesn't exist anywhere

- Ruka!

Ikko-san?

Long time no see. Have you been well?

What about you? Are you alright?

I'm not alright.

I've finally run out of places to stay and have been living in business hotels.

I'm so tired of it.

What about you?

I assume you left Namidame's place, right?

Where are you living?

I don't have a place.

Right now, I'm basically homeless.

Really?

Oh man, I thought I could stay at your place.

Let's go somewhere.

It's so peaceful here.

I see the ocean!

Are you afraid of the ocean?

Were you scared of the tsunami?

I don't know.

I don't remember anything.

It feels kind of nostalgic.

Also, it feels like

everyone is here.

My dad...

My mom...

My sister...

I see...

What's this?

Are you going to sleep again?

I'm wide awake now.

Tell me something. I'm listening.

Liar. You'll just fall asleep.

I'm awake, really.

Tell me about your childhood.

My childhood?

I don't really want to remember it.

Then, something

that moved you recently.

Something that moved me?

Something that moved me is...

If anything, it's your singing.

Hey, since we're here, why don't you do a live performance?

Will you do a performance here?

For me.

Hello, I'm Kyrie.

Thank you for coming today.

First, please listen to my new song.

It's about a dear friend who suddenly disappeared,

and how worried I was.

At that time, I realized how much that friend

cared about me,

And how much I cared

about that friend.

I wrote a song about that.

The title is...

"I Like Being Alone."

What's with that title? What do you mean?

I loved it

It felt like I was monopolizing this star

I'm not scared

Being together

It's a mysterious time

This star

became smaller

Ah, the sky I look up to as myself

Whether it's blue or dark

It's dear and kind

Lululu

Lalala

Wow, so many people came.

I'm really happy. Thank you so much.

Thank you.

This is the "Street Culture Grand Music Festival."

Today, we have gathered

fellow artists who usually perform and work hard on the streets,

to make this festival happen. Thank you, everyone!

Let's have a great time!

Alright, let's start with the first song.

- Yes, please. - Acane-san, please go ahead.

We'll walk together forever

I can't say it out loud But I love you

Before this world is dyed in darkness

This feeling

So please, won't you stay by my side?

Because I love you

So this feeling reaches you

I hope my wish comes true

La la la love love, la la la la

Hello?

I'm running a bit late. Is there still time?

It's okay.

I'll hurry over, so please wait for me.

I'll buy you a bouquet.

Thank you.

Your bouquet is ready.

- Thank you. - Thank you so much!

Spring understood everything, saw right through me

I had forgotten the wind, I come to a stop

Excuse me, do you have a moment?

Ah, sure.

We received a complaint about the noise.

Is there someone in charge here?

In charge?

That would be me, yes.

Do you have a permit?

Yes, of course.

If you have a permit, could we see it?

The permit? Ah, sure.

Huh?

Fukin.

Do you have the permit?

- No, I don't have it. - Huh? You don't?

- No, it's not me. - Didn't I give it to you?

No, who was it?

Huh? Did I leave it at home?

We really need to see the permit.

Otherwise, we might have to stop the event.

- Well, but... - No pictures, please.

- Please step back. - There are so many people gathered.

Look, we just started.

Can't we work something out?

It was quite a lot of work. Look, see this?

Look, even the food trucks are working hard.

And over there...

You're at fault here.

Is there really no way?

Yes, this is Shinjuku. Yes, this is Shinjuku.

This is Koban 1. We're at the festival in Shinjuku Central Park.

They claim to have a permit but have not presented it and are continuing the performance.

The situation is currently chaotic, and we urgently request backup.

Shinjuku, understood. If any patrol cars can head to the festival, please respond.

PC 2, understood.

PC 2, heading to provide support.

The night my heart had burned out

The morning my tears had dried up

When I closed my eyes

I was reaching out

Toward the far end of sorrow

On the far side of sorrow

What awaits? Who is there?

Back then, I averted my eyes

And waited for time to pass

"It wasn't supposed to be like this"

A voice from either myself or someone else

- We do have a permit. - You clearly don't.

It must be somewhere.

- Please leave. - I'm begging you.

- Don't make it worse. - Please leave this area.

Maori!

- Hey, not so fast! - Hey, stop!

Are you okay?

What the hell have you done?

Hey, what the hell is wrong with you!?

Police! Hey, someone call 110!

It's just a scratch.

Even if I start walking, again and again, ah

This repeating pain

I'll grow accustomed, and that's okay

The people I cherish, these precious days

After I lost sight of them and cried

I painted them in the sky

The world doesn't exist anywhere

But still, I walk here and now

I can't find hope anywhere

But because you're here

I'll keep going, again and again

So that everything can come together

Please cooperate.

What should I wish for?

Hey, isn't this too deep?

Yes.

It's far, I'm already exhausted.

It's so long!

Ruka! We won't make it at this rate.

Screw this stick!

We made it!

Please let me pass the university entrance exams.

What about you? What did you wish for?

- I made a prayer. - A prayer?

What did you pray for?

Fine, fine, So you prayed.

But a prayer is a prayer, right?

Huh? Are you serious?

It's already over, isn't it?

You look so small

I can't help

but want to hold you

"I won't cry"

"So just leave me alone like this"

Tears stream down

your cheeks

"We are free"

We once said

Without even thinking

about days like today

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Soon the outside will be a white winter

The one I loved was definitely only you

Just the way you are

Kyrie's Song Kyrie no Uta

A shooting star

Crosses a corner of this night

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Your shadow

Riding a train to a stranger's town

Just working again

If only I could sing

I would turn you into a song

If I could sing

Someday, if I could sing

But I'm still tone-deaf

Smoke stings my eyes

Crossing through unfamiliar nights

Hiding somewhere

Unspoken

Your secret and my tiny sea

A bit of winter

On gentle nights, you walk endlessly

Until you grow up

On sad nights, you walk endlessly

Until you grow up

If only I could sing

I would turn you into a song

If I could sing

Someday, if I could sing

But I'm still tone-deaf