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Heavenly Father, I ask that you grant me the serenity

to accept the things that I,

that I cannot change.

Amen.

Nice port de bras.

Don't forget to pull up.

Brush through first.

Turn out, no single feet.

Listen to the beat of the music.

Heels on the ground.

Straighten those legs.

Living things have developed the ability

to perceive color because of eons and eons of evolution.

Objects absorb certain parts of light and reflect others.

And what's reflected travels

through the retina into the brain.

So all colors are waves of light.

Red apples,

green leaves,

blue fish.

Depending on the wavelength of the light,

we see different colors.

Supposedly.

Because for me, colors can be different.

I see what other people see, but I feel something else.

TOTSUKO HIGURASHI

I wanna be pink like you are.

How'd you get to be so orange?

Oh, what a pretty blue.

Just like butterflies and bees

find their way to pretty flowers,

or dolphins and the way they hear things humans can't.

Colors can be felt instead of seen.

When I feel a pretty color, my heart starts racing.

I don't know how to explain it, or if I can.

I can't see or feel my own color,

but I wonder what color I'd be.

-Morning. -Oh, hi.

Did you hear what happened the other day?

Hmm, hmm, hmm!

Hey, morning. How are you?

-I'm fine. -Are you sure?

-Hey, wait up! -I'll get over it.

-Got ya! -Morning!

-I'm in. -I thought you'd say that.

See you after class.

- Oh, there's the bell. - Come on, hurry!

If I'm marked tardy one more time,

I'll have to do community service.

Oh, okay.

- Girls, no running. - I'm sorry!

-Good morning, sister! -Good morning.

Quiet down, no running.

Oh.

Inside voices.

Ladies, calm down.

No running in the halls.

Toko!

I'm coming!

I made it.

Oh, we're good.

Stand.

Bow.

Good morning, sister.

Good morning, everyone.

How'd you do?

That quiz before sure was a tough one.

Yeah, it was a tough one.

Wow, even for you?

Yes, even for me.

But you got 100% on the last one.

And that one was hard too.

Oh, is student council today?

- Yeah, I think so. - Oh, cool.

Hey, Kimi.

We just wanted to ask you something about choir practice.

Uh huh, we'd love to get your opinion.

Yeah, okay, what do you need?

Do you think you could make some time?

Of course, no problem.

P.E.

So pretty.

Toko!

Totsuko, are you okay?

You good?

Totsuko!

Are you okay?

-Bye! -See ya!

I'd take a stab at kendo.

SAKUNAGA

I'm home.

Hmm?

Mm-hmm.

Huh?

You feeling okay, Toko?

I'm fine!

I'm just feeling sparkly!

She got hit harder than I thought.

-I hate dodgeball. -Mm-hmm, same.

Hey, you okay?

- I'm sorry. - I'm fine.

Really, there's no need to worry.

Thanks, though.

Huh?

Where's Miss Sakunaga?

She's not here.

♪ All because we do not carry ♪

♪ Everything to God in praise ♪

Practice is somewhere else today, right?

- Is it? - Oh, yeah.

-Sister said so, remember? -I forgot.

Excuse me.

I haven't seen Kimi Sakunaga lately.

Do you know if she's been on vacation or something?

Didn't you hear?

Kimi dropped out of school.

We were pretty shocked by it too.

Why?

I heard she talked back to one of the sisters.

I heard they found out she had a boyfriend.

There are a bunch of different rumors.

But nobody really knows.

The choir's sure gonna miss her

at the concert we have coming up.

So what's she doing now?

Do you know?

Hey, I think I saw Kimi the other day.

Really?

Like no way, where?

Downtown at this little bookstore.

Looked like she was working at the register.

BOOKSTORE

Heavenly Father, I ask that you grant me serenity.

The serenity to accept the things,

which I know that I will never be able to change.

Amen.

Amen.

Sister Hiyoko.

Miss Higurashi,

I couldn't help but notice you're forgetting

some of the serenity prayer.

It also asks God for the courage to change the things we can

and for the wisdom to know the difference.

Accepting what we cannot change is also important,

but that's only part of it.

Do you understand?

Yeah.

I just...

Right now, I'm asking God for some peace of mind.

I'm sorry, is something troubling you?

-Do you need to confess? -Oh, no.

Thank you, Sister Hiyoko.

You have a beautiful color.

Ah, sorry, I just mean...

No, it's nothing, forgive me.

- Same thing as always. - That's fine with me.

-Hmm? -Mm, yummy.

Toko, what's the matter?

-Something happen? -Oh!

No, everything's good here.

You sure?

BISCUIT-MANJU

- Here, take one. - They're good.

Thank you all.

You're the sisters of the forest.

Huh?

Just, I meant your colors.

-Hmm? -I mean, your auras are so...

They're so soft and calm and earthy.

You mean ordinary?

Ah.

Hey, Grandma, I'm heading out.

Have a nice day, sweetie.

And don't forget your lunch, it's on the table.

Oh, thanks.

We need soy sauce.

Oh, and soup.

WHITE CAT HALL

Fair thee well and go with God.

So what are we doing today?

I'm up for just about anything.

-I'll catch up. -Bye!

I'll just see you later, okay?

Yeah.

Thanks, goodbye!

Wait, slow down!

Oh, I'm sorry.

I don't have the box for this one.

Oh, that's okay. I don't need it.

You sure?

Because I have newer ones that are better.

-I'm good. -Okay.

Thank you.

SECOND-HAND SHOP

Welcome.

Where are you off to, huh?

You on a kitty-cat adventure?

Oh, me?

I'm just out here trying to find someone.

USED BOOKS SALE

Gotcha.

A bookstore?

That song,

Found you.

Uh, sorry, I...

I was just looking for...

EASY PIANO PIECES NO. 1

Found you.

This is the one, such a tough book to find.

That's such a relief.

Yeah, must be my lucky day.

Just this, please.

So you play piano?

The piano?

Oh, yes.

And it looks like you play the guitar?

Yeah, just practicing.

Wow, that's cool.

Oh, by the way, sorry about the dodgeball incident.

No, don't mention it.

You know, that song you were playing?

I love it.

We sang it in choir all the time.

Yeah.

So are you really not coming back to school?

Sorry.

Hey, excuse me.

Oh, yes?

Sorry to interrupt, but are you two in a band?

A band?

You think we look like bandmates?

I don't know.

You're always playing that guitar, so it got me thinking.

Sorry to spring this on you.

I've been wanting to ask for a while.

Actually, we...

We just started looking for new band members.

What do you say?

Would you have any interest in joining us?

Oh, nevermind, forget I asked.

Besides we're not even, I mean, it's not even a band yet.

Wait, and you're a boy, too!

Oh, holy mother!

Can I?

I guess.

Miss Sakunaga, I'm so sorry.

It's okay, you don't have to if you don't want to.

I just, I thought it would be fun and--

I'd love to.

Hey, look outside.

It's beautiful, huh?

Oh, yeah.

What's wrong?

I think I might be a little bit seasick.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I have water.

You think you should lie down?

I can do that?

Mm-hmm.

Thanks a lot.

Sorry.

No signal?

Hey!

Hi!

Hey!

It's great to see you two.

I almost didn't think you'd come.

We would've called, but we didn't have reception.

Are you feeling okay there?

Yeah.

I think I just need a little air.

Welcome.

Come on in.

It was a church.

They don't use it for that anymore,

but it's been preserved for its historical significance.

And they let me use it for whatever I want.

As long as I keep it clean.

I just have to keep it on the down low.

-It's beautiful. -I know, right?

Oh, thanks for sharing it with us.

Oh.

SUPER NICE ICE CREAM

- Vanilla. - Toasted almond.

Mint chocolate chip.

Super ice cream cone.

What?

The band name?

Yeah.

Huh, it's certainly playful.

Uh-huh, but super.

Makes it feel strong.

Oh, and what instrument were you playing?

- A theremin. - Cool.

I'm sorry, I don't know how to talk to boys.

You're doing fine.

Just say what feels natural.

I don't know what feels natural though.

Well, whatever you wanna say.

And that's okay?

Yeah, simple as that.

Okay, then.

Is...

Is it alright if I call you "Kimi"?

Of course.

And is "Rui" okay?

I'd like that.

Oh.

The ferry's gonna be here any minute.

Hey, Kimi.

Huh?

I have a confession.

I'm actually not very good at piano.

I'm gonna disappoint you, I know it.

I'm only a beginner at guitar myself.

It's okay.

My big brother kind of left it behind.

I didn't know you had a brother.

Mm-hmm, but he moved out when he got a job.

Don't worry, I'll practice before next week.

If we work hard, we can play any song we want.

Just like a real band.

Not that I know what a real band is like.

Thanks, Kimi.

See ya.

-Are you alright? -Mm-hmm.

Bye.

Later.

- What, no way. - Yes, way.

It was probably just a bobcat.

It wasn't a bobcat, silly.

-Okay, I believe you. -Do you?

Hmm.

- I'm home. - Welcome back.

Dinner won't be for a while yet.

Hmm.

How was your day?

Did you have choir practice?

No, not today, something else.

Oh?

-I'm gonna go change. -Okay.

Oh, that tastes good.

Kimi, you're not eating.

Should I dish it up for you?

Actually, Grandma, I wanted to, uh...

-Yes? -Oh, it's nothing.

Nevermind.

Oh, that's right, your uniform.

You'll need your summer one soon.

I'll get it, and we'll have your spring one cleaned.

Hmm.

Can't believe my little Kimi

is wearing the same uniform I wore.

Hmm, mm-hmm.

Rui's theremin.

I wonder if he can see sound.

Hey, I wanna play originals.

What?

You mean you want us to write music?

Yes.

Can we?

Can we do that?

I think we can, yeah.

I would love to hear you play a song that you wrote.

You can write some songs, too.

Kimi, do you want to write music?

I mean, I've thought about it, but I'd like to try.

Wow, okay.

So much pressure.

You're gonna do it too?

Well...

What's the matter, are you alright?

Yeah, everything's fine.

Anyway, I'll see you guys next week.

You think that was his mom?

Maybe he just wasn't comfortable letting her see us.

But I guess that's probably for the best anyway.

It's against school rules to spend time with boys.

I told my roommates we formed an all-girls band,

so they wouldn't find out.

Oh, that means I told a lie!

I'm gonna need to go to confession.

Okay, I'll head to the chapel as soon as I can.

Sorry, I'm talking about school, that's not fair.

It's okay.

If I were to write a song...

There are many different types...

I'd want to find a way

to express Kimi's colors through sound.

The largest celestial bodies in our

solar system are the eight planets and beautiful Earth.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM. KIMI'S COLOR.

Colors so vibrant they can--

Their orbital path follows the sun.

- Round and round. - This is called--

They circle around and round and round the sun.

Beautiful.

They orbit the sun...

It's truly beautiful.

It all started with a massive explosion

approximately 4.6 billion years ago.

Huh, huh?

Kimi's color really is beautiful.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Vibrant and exciting.

Like a spinning planet.

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ Sun and Jupiter and Saturn, Amen ♪

Sister Hiyoko!

Miss Higurashi, school's out for today.

Oh, right, sorry.

I'll head out soon, in just a minute.

I could hear you raising your voice in prayer, though.

Amen.

Amen.

No, it was nothing.

Goodbye, have a nice day.

Huh.

This sounds like Rui's colors.

And this sounds like Kimi's.

Come on, you gotta do it again.

Fine.

Okay, go.

-Fair thee well. -That's so good.

Let's listen back.

-What are you doing? -Hmm?

Practicing our imitations.

Listen to this one, Sumika's Sister Juri.

Fair thee well!

You sound just like her.

My phone, it records.

Totsuko, come on, get over here.

Yeah, you're good at this.

Maybe some other time.

Saku, do Sister Hiyoko next.

Okay, okay.

I'll give it a try.

Wait, let me practice first though.

Hmm?

ONE MESSAGE

TOTSUKO: I WROTE A BIT OF A SONG!

E-MAIL

TOTSUKO: I WROTE A BIT OF A SONG!

Wow, already?

That's amazing.

SENDER: ME

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪

♪ Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen ♪

♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la ♪

Hmm.

No running in the halls!

THAT WAS SAKU'S VOICE AT THE END.

KAGEHIRA MEDICAL CLINIC

Alright, I'll write you a prescription

that should help with that.

I appreciate that, doctor.

Hope you feel better soon.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

-No cram school today? -Nah.

Oh, well, should I go get something for dinner?

It's okay, I'm not making anything special.

ENTRANCE CEREMONY

Thanks though.

Don't you need to study?

I'll be fine.

The practice tests weren't bad.

Can't be too careful.

Besides, we're counting on you to take over the clinic.

Yeah, I know.

Shiro isn't coming home for the festival this year.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

He said he was going to meet his girlfriend's family.

Hmm.

Well, your summer break starts soon too,

doesn't it?

Mm-hmm.

I wish I could take you on a trip somewhere,

but I won't be able to get time off work.

That's okay.

I'll be pretty busy, too.

-Oh, thanks. -Right, choir.

That is a lot of work, but it's in good hands with you.

The principal said so himself.

"The choir's never been better

since we put your Kimi in charge."

I am so proud of you.

Grandma, I'm not the person you think I am.

YOU CREATED A WORLD DEVOID OF LIGHT WANDERING IN CIRCLES

SEARCHING FOR A PATH TO WALK ON

Hi, Kimi.

I was just writing a song.

Really, I haven't even started.

That's awesome.

I'll send it to you soon.

I want Totsuko to hear it too.

But it's not a very happy song.

- Miss Higurashi? - Yes, Sister Hiyoko?

-Do you mind if I join you? -Oh, of course, sit down.

Are you staying in the dorms all summer

or just for the start?

Oh, yeah, all summer.

There's something I wanna do.

That sounds nice.

And there's certainly nothing wrong with you staying here.

May I ask you what you want to do?

Oh, well, I'm writing a song.

-Oh, is it a new hymn? -No, not a hymn.

I mean, it's nothing as special as that.

SWEET, KIN PLANETS UP, ORBITING. AMEN!

It's just about my feelings.

It's a song about being happy.

You know,

if the music celebrates the good, the beautiful,

or the truthful, I think it can be considered a hymn.

Well, what about sad songs about sorrow and suffering?

Are they hymns too?

Any song where you show your heart,

I believe is also a hymn.

Acceptance is important.

I trust that song will keep your feelings safe,

Miss Higurashi.

The truth is, I started a band!

Oh.

Hmm.

My help comes from the Lord

who made Heaven and Earth.

The Lord is your keeper and your shade at your right hand.

The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from evil and keep your life.

The Lord will keep your going out

and your coming in.

From this time on and forevermore.

IROHA-ZAKA MAP

Oh, the Irohazaka Road is crazy.

It winds all over the place.

And we have to take the bus the whole way?

Bus.

Come on, this can't be real, can it?

Here you are.

Tempura soba.

Thank you for waiting.

Oh, nice.

We're in the same group for the field trip.

Uh-huh, yeah, I saw that.

RAINBOW LIGHT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO NIKKO

Oh, what do you think we'll see, monkeys?

Monkeys are so cute.

You think we'll get to take pictures with them?

Kimi?

Hi, Totsuko.

Are you okay?

I think she likes you.

You think so?

Meow to you too!

Hey, Kimi, I'm sorry to keep asking you this,

but is everything okay?

Hmm-hmm.

Oh, by the way, next week we have a--

The field trip, right?

I know.

Yeah.

Totsuko, you promise not to judge me?

Of course.

It's my grandma.

I haven't told her the truth yet about dropping out.

Maybe I should just run away.

Come back after the field trip.

I don't know.

I guess I'm just scared to tell her.

You know?

I just don't wanna hurt her.

Oh, I've gotta go.

Work to do.

Hmm.

Welcome!

Are you gonna be okay, Toko?

You want anything?

We can buy you souvenirs.

Oh, okay.

Well, we're headed out then.

Help yourself to the snacks in my desk.

There's some good stuff in there.

Thanks.

Have fun.

Feel better soon, Totsuko.

See you guys soon.

I can't believe she's missing the field trip.

Yeah.

Oh Lord, please forgive me.

Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen.

Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen.

Welcome to the secret garden.

Be very quiet.

Huh?

Cat.

TOTSUKO HIGURASHI: IN RESIDENCE

We made it, thanks a lot.

Your room is so cute.

Kimi, are you hungry?

Huh?

No, I'm okay.

Oh, okay.

Well, I told everyone I had a stomach ache,

which means all I've had is oatmeal.

Oh, then you must be hungry, Totsuko.

Let's see, I brought a bunch of snacks.

Really?

It's my way of saying thank you.

Oh, you shouldn't have.

Totsuko, I'm sorry.

No, this is great.

Now I don't have to ride the bus.

If I had gone on the field trip,

I think I might have actually gotten sick.

I almost forgot.

Saku left me a bunch of snacks we can have, too.

We can have a party!

Okay.

Miss Higurashi?

It's Sister Hiyoko.

Yes?

I could have sworn I was hearing voices.

Sorry, just talking to myself.

Shouldn't you be resting?

Oh, yes, but the dishes.

Huh.

You could have left those in the hallway

and gone back to bed.

Oh, nevermind though.

How are you feeling?

Still not great.

We should take you to the doctor tomorrow.

We don't need to do that.

I'm already feeling much better.

It won't hurt to get an exam either way.

Was there anything else?

Not at all.

Well, you make sure to get some rest, alright?

Right.

Have a good night.

Good night.

See you tomorrow.

Now what am I gonna do?

I keep on lying.

- Totsuko. - Yeah?

Oh, it'll be fine.

I'll talk about it in confession.

- Ow. - Sorry.

Little cramped, huh?

Are you okay, Kimi?

Do you have enough covers?

Hey, what's carved into the bed there?

Huh?

Oh, that?

I don't know.

It was there when I moved in, not sure why.

I pray to it every night before I go to sleep.

God almighty.

Hmm?

I'm sorry, Totsuko.

Why?

Because I made you lie to the sisters.

And I...

Kimi, I'm having so much fun, and I'm really happy.

I promise.

And you know, you don't have to tell me anything

unless you want to.

But if you ask me, I think you should talk to your grandma.

And if it's scary, I can come along with you if you want.

No, I'll talk to her as soon as I get back.

Thanks, Totsuko.

Totsuko.

-What's wrong, Kimi? -I have to pee.

Hmm?

♪ Immaculate Mary ♪

♪ Your praises we sing ♪

♪ Your reign ♪

Excuse me, I was the one who invited her to sleep over,

and to do it during the school trip.

Kimi is-- Miss Sakunaga didn't do anything wrong.

Miss Higurashi, regardless of the reason,

outsiders are strictly prohibited

from staying in the dormitories.

Community service,

and a written apology every day for a month.

Yes, ma'am.

Headmistress,

give Miss Sakunaga community service as well.

Miss Sakunaga is no longer a student here,

Sister Hiyoko.

Nevertheless, she should make amends,

at least in some way.

♪ Ave, Ave ♪

♪ Ave Maria ♪

Hmm?

Oh.

PLEASE TAKE WHATEVER YOU WANT

Yes!

One, two.

Uh.

Yo.

Uh, it works.

Yes!

Huh?

It's Totsuko.

KIMI AND I WON'T BE ABLE TO COME TO PRACTICE FOR A WHILE. SORRY.

And plie.

Move right forward and plie.

Good.

Tendu, fifth plie.

Rib cages in.

Good.

Totsuko.

Welcome home.

Good to be back.

- Hello there. - Huh?

Miss Sakunaga.

So, I'm sorry.

You mean about your field trip?

Mm-hmm.

I hadn't heard from you in so long,

I'd almost forgotten your voice.

I'm sorry.

I was worried about you

because I know how carsick you can get on the bus.

But I can't tell you how happy it makes me

to know you've made a friend worth covering for.

And it's a good thing

because I was going to give you the scolding of your life.

Look!

How cute.

I remember when that was you, do you?

Tighten that core.

Mm-hmm.

Twirling round and round,

you had such fun.

Mm-hmm.

So many good books.

Sorry for taking up so much of your time.

Oh, no, no problem.

Feel free to browse as long as you like.

This one will do.

Miss Sakunaga?

I finally made my choice.

Thank you for coming.

APOLOGY LETTER

500 yen.

One of your written apologies?

Huh?

Yeah.

Speaking of those, to be honest,

the phrasing always struck me as a little stiff.

Huh?

You could try something a little more uplifting perhaps.

I have an idea.

What if you wrote a song about how you feel?

A song?

As I understand it, you and Miss Higurashi are in a band?

Yeah.

Oh, I almost forgot why I came.

I wanted to ask if I could leave some

of these flyers here at the bookstore,

ST. VALENTINE'S FEST

if it's not too much trouble.

I got distracted by the wonderful collection

you have in here.

St. Valentine's Festival.

The same one we have every year.

You remember, don't you?

Yeah.

Here's another idea.

Why don't you and Miss Higurashi perform there?

I, um...

Alumni are welcome to participate too, you know.

Except I'm not an alum.

I'd say you graduated from our school,

in your own time and your own way.

Miss Sakunaga, for what it's worth,

there are a lot of other students who looked up to you,

and I believe they'd all love to see how well you're doing.

Yes, you lied.

You told your grandmother a story,

and you snuck into the dorm.

That's a sin, but it's also not entirely a sin

at the same time because you were trying to be considerate.

But that lie hurt you a little too, didn't it?

Come back again soon, honey!

No matter how many mistakes we make,

we can always try again.

And don't forget, you can text us if you need anything.

Isaiah chapter 43, verse four tells us this.

"Because you are precious and honored in my sight,

I have loved you."

There.

I can't believe we're almost done with our last day.

Hmm.

ST. VALENTINE'S FEST

Sister Hiyoko says she thinks we should play.

What?

As long as the songs you're singing are hymns, why not?

Yeah.

No way!

Rui!

Long time no see!

Yeah!

I missed you two so much!

It's been so long.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes!

Yeah!

So how's everything?

A whole month of community service, wow.

I wrote a whole lot of apology letters too.

Also, I think I might have finished the "Planet" song,

or at least the next part of it.

How about you?

Cram school, practice tests.

Oh, but you know that song Kimi wrote?

I added a few phrases to it.

Now I'm embarrassed.

♪ La, la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la, la ♪

I don't know, it sounded kind of sad, so...

♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la ♪

♪ La, da, da, da, da, da, da, da ♪

♪ La, da, da, da, da, da, da ♪

♪ La, da, da, da, da, da, da, da ♪

♪ La, da, da, da, da, da, da, da ♪

Pretty huh?

Hmm.

Hmm.

Kind of looks like Rui.

Cute puppy.

I know.

Why don't we give this to Rui as a present?

For Christmas.

Hmm, what do you think?

Kimi wrote a beautiful song, and Rui did too.

And the colors I can feel from her, they were almost--

Togo's spicy pot roast.

-You still have that stuff? -Mm-hmm.

-Too beautiful! -...ramen she gave me, too.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

♪ Jingle Bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

Ta-da, yay!

Now, let practice begin.

Oh, Totsuko, try turning on this dial a little bit

during those eight bars at the end of the bridge.

This one?

-You sure I'll remember? -Let's put a sticker on it.

Look at the snow.

It's so pretty.

Maybe some of it will stick tonight.

That'd be nice.

Oh no, the ferry's canceled.

PORK BROTH RAMEN

Thanks, Totsuko.

Bon appétit.

Mm.

Hm?

Huh?

Everything okay?

Oh, yeah, it's just Totsuko is,

there's a lot of snow, so she won't be able

to make it back tonight.

TOTSUKO: ALL FERRIES HAVE BEEN CANCELED.

SHIHO: USE A STUFFED ANIMAL IN HER PLACE?

Oh, oh, no.

Miss Yatsushika?

Would you please call Miss Higurashi for me?

Oh, hey, Sumika, I just wanted to let you--

Miss Higurashi, this is Sister Hiyoko.

Hello, sister.

You can't come back due to the snow, correct?

You're not alone, are you?

No, I'm not.

I'm with Miss Sakunaga and another bandmate.

So...

Are you safe?

Oh yeah, we're fine here, I promise.

But there's no ferry.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to get stuck here.

-You're at training. -Huh?

You're at an overnight training camp.

-You'll be back tomorrow. -Training camp.

I believe there's a reason

you're all there tonight.

And I hope you believe it too.

So, please, don't blame yourselves for the weather.

Pass that along to Miss Sakunaga, would you?

And your other friend as well.

As for the rest, leave it to me.

Training camp.

Well, that's every blanket I could get my hands on.

It should be enough to get us through the night.

Thanks a lot, Rui.

Of course, I'll camp out with you.

-What? -Huh?

No, why? You should sleep in your own bed.

No!

I can't leave you two alone out here.

Besides, it's training camp.

Yeah, uh-huh.

Yeah, we'll be fine.

Promise, I've got my friends with me.

So tonight we're having a training camp.

Won't you get cold?

We'll be alright.

I brought a bunch of stuff from the house.

Oh, when'd you do that?

Alright then.

We'll be inside the old church.

Just do what you can to stay warm.

Okay, I will, Mom, bye.

Hmm.

So what are your plans for next year?

What do you mean?

Well, for me, I'm headed off to college.

See, it's kind of expected in my family

that you'll be a doctor when you grow up.

I can't be the one who breaks tradition.

The truth is, my family doesn't know about our band.

It's a secret.

They don't even know I'm into music.

I don't know how to tell them.

We have a legacy, and I have to keep it going.

I don't want them to worry.

So when I go to town for cram school, I go shopping

for equipment at whatever secondhand stores I can find.

And I stash it all here.

Whenever I saw you, playing your guitar at the bookstore,

I'd stop to watch.

I was so nervous.

But I'm glad I finally had the courage to talk to you.

This band has been my happiness.

Well, I hadn't really thought about it yet,

what my future holds.

I think I did things in the wrong order, maybe.

I left home with my brother,

but thankfully our grandma took us in and raised us.

She's so good.

She really did right by us.

I don't wanna let her down.

She thinks I'm such a good girl, but... I'm not.

I ran away instead of telling her the truth.

Do you regret it, dropping out?

I don't know.

But that was the decision I made.

Now I just have to find a way to live with myself.

You're so beautiful, Kimi, and so are you, Rui.

Your colors are gentle and serene.

You see, I have a tendency to see people as colors.

I try to keep it a secret so people don't think I'm weird.

What does that mean exactly?

Well, your color is green, and Kimi's is blue.

I can see all the beautiful colors

that each person embodies.

Or actually I feel them.

That's amazing.

Look at us, we're like soulmates sharing our secrets.

You're a poet, Rui.

Oh, almost forgot.

Let's check the weather.

Come on.

Tough to get a signal out here.

Only the classics.

Is something wrong?

- It's "Giselle". - You know this song?

Yeah, I dream about it.

I took ballet when I was little.

There was a class downstairs from us.

I wasn't very good at it, though,

that's probably why I quit.

But I always wanted to dance to this song.

Okay then, let's see it.

I think I can play some of this.

Something like that, anyway.

I told you I wasn't very good.

I never really learned that one.

I just remember watching it.

- Like playing by ear? - Yeah.

Hold on, I wanna try too.

Oh.

Thank you for your help yesterday.

Of course, how'd it go?

Training camp.

Yeah, well, I think I understand now.

Accept the things I can't change.

And find the courage to change the things that I can.

Sorry for keeping secrets.

Sorry for worrying you.

I'm still gonna go to college.

I hid some things from you, I'm so sorry.

But I really love music.

I made some new friends.

And we started a band.

And we're going to perform.

I can't tell you how much fun it is.

Would you like to come watch?

Please come see us play.

BAND NAME: WHITE CAT HALL BAND

VALENTINE'S FEST

Here, take one of these.

Take a picture.

- Behold! - Hey look.

I set up a new account for the band.

- What do you think? - Wow, that's cool.

White Cat Hall.

So, can I put our song up there?

Huh?

You wanna put it on the internet, our music?

Well, yeah, of course I do.

I want people to hear what we've made.

Wow, that's amazing.

Right, Kimi?

Huh, what's wrong?

-Am I doing the right thing? -Huh?

I mean, I dropped out of school.

Is it right for me to be performing at this festival?

What in the world are you talking about?

You're already here and you got all dressed up.

Yeah, and it's not like I was

-ever a student here. -Now.

Welcome back, Kimi!

We missed you.

How's it going?

Whoa, you're outfit's so cool.

Sorry I left without saying anything.

And for, you know, well, coming back to perform today.

We're just happy to see you again.

It's time.

Band members, please make your way to the stage.

Sister Hiyoko, let me introduce Rui Kagehira.

Nice to meet you, and thank you for having us.

Oh, please, thank you for coming.

I've been looking forward to this.

Miss Higurashi let me hear one of your songs already.

The one called "Written Apology:

the Good, the Beautiful, and the Truthful."

I was particularly fond of that guitar riff.

That muted strumming, it truly resonated with me.

-But in the best possible-- -Sister, you know

so much about music.

Excuse me, we're ready for sound check now!

- Coming. - Actually...

Yes?

The truth is, when I was about your age,

I was in a rock band too.

We called it "God Almighty" of all things.

If I could erase the past...

Sister, what about accepting the things we cannot change?

Coming up next, we have a musical performance.

Please enjoy White Cat Hall!

Hey, Totsuko, what color are you?

Actually, I don't know.

That's okay.

Here we go.

♪ Day after day ♪

♪ Time, it passes always ♪

♪ Go find your path now ♪

♪ Like the sunrise, your day ♪

♪ The stars up high, up towards the sky ♪

♪ Sparkles above a world of love ♪

♪ Together now in unity, God Almighty ♪

♪ There with a chained door ♪

♪ With the former boundaries ♪

♪ Shout it out from in your heart ♪

♪ Skip to the chorus of screaming ♪

♪ Just say the words and now it's true ♪

♪ I love you ♪

-Who's that boy? -Yeah, what?

Is that Kimi?

Any idea who the other two are?

I recognize her.

She's always sitting by herself in the chapel.

-Hmm. -Hmm.

Totsuko!

♪ I'll let the light ♪

♪ Ignite the spark ♪

♪ So someone's dream ♪

♪ Can glow ♪

♪ Chase the love you seek ♪

♪ Let the light go ♪

♪ Wish inside I can ♪

♪ Blossom and bloom ♪

♪ The flames, they dance ♪

♪ And bid adieu ♪

♪ Softly fade ♪

♪ From view ♪

♪ Listen and you'll hear the whispers ♪

♪ Secrets of the rising tides ♪

♪ Patience as you stand in stillness ♪

♪ To hear the love song just for you ♪

♪ Can you hear it now ♪

♪ Walk towards it somehow ♪

♪ The sounds of waves reach out ♪

♪ Follow my voice ♪

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen ♪

♪ I wanted to know you the minute I saw you ♪

♪ It hit me like lightning, like lightning, Amen ♪

♪ I know that the colors will deepen inside you ♪

♪ You wanted to hide but I went out to find you ♪

♪ In the sky above me, I want to see you glow, yeah ♪

♪ Shining right above me, I want to see you glow ♪

♪ In the sky above me, I want to see you glow, yeah ♪

♪ Shining, shining, shining, shining ♪

♪ I wanna see, I wanna see, I wanna see you glow ♪

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ Laughs like at dinner, I have this, Amen ♪

♪ Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen ♪

♪ It's you and me hand and hand and now in this world, Amen ♪

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ Laugh like at dinner, I have this, Amen ♪

♪ Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen ♪

♪ It's you and me hand in hand and now in this world, Amen ♪

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

♪ Laughs like at dinner, I have this, Amen ♪

♪ Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, Amen ♪

♪ It's you and me hand in hand and now in this world, Amen ♪

Huh?

There.

Bye!

Is it okay that we didn't go see him off?

We'll see him again soon.

We will?

Yeah.

I did have fun.

That's the ferry Rui's on.

Let's go, Kimi, come on!

Good luck!

Good luck!

Bye, Rui!

Rui!

Good luck, Rui!

Sayu Suzukawa

Akari Takaishi

Taisei Kido

Yasuko

Aoi Yuki

Minako Kotobuki

Keiko Toda

Yui Aragaki

Executive Producers: Eunyoung Choi, Yoshihiro Furusawa

Produced by: Genki Kawamura

Producers: Wakana Okamura, Kohei Sakita

Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida

Music: Kensuke Ushio

Original Character Design: Daisukerichard

Character Design & Animation Director: Takashi Kojima

Color Design: Yuko Kobari

Chief Art Director: Midori Shimada

Art Director: Yuuna Murooka (CoMix Wave Films Inc.)

Compositing: Yoshimitsu Tomita (INTERFACEDOGS)

Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose

Theme Song: Mr.Children "in the pocket" (TOY'S FACTORY)

Produced by: STORY inc.

Production and Produced by: Science SARU

Director: Naoko Yamada

I pushed it.

NEW SONG POSTED BY WHITE CAT HALL BAND

Great, is the tape rolling?

Yep, let's do it.

Ready?

One, two.

♪ I wanted to know you from the minute I saw you ♪

♪ It hit me like lightning, like lightning, Amen ♪

♪ I know there are colors you're keeping inside you ♪

♪ You wanted to hide, but I went out to find you ♪

♪ In the sky above me, I wanna see you glow, yeah ♪

♪ Shining right above me, I wanna see you glow ♪

♪ In the sky above me, I wanna see you glow, yeah ♪

♪ Shining, shining, shining, shining ♪

♪ Wanna see you, wanna see you, wanna see you glow ♪

♪ Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus, Amen ♪

Translation: Miki Yamashiro

Additional Translation: Jake Jung