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Good morning Isla.

G-Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning! Good morning! Good morning!

Shut up!

Listen! Isla just said "Good morning!"

Yes!

I'm so thrilled!

Huh?

Wait she's changing clothes!

You get your butt outside!

#04 I Just Don't Know How to Smile

Geez. Stop grinning over the thought of seeing Isla change clothes!

You're so creepy!

That's not what I'm doing!

Now that you mention it I saw Tsukasa reading a strange book the other day.

Strange book?

What was it?

Oh I know!

It was something like The Lovey-Dovey Newlyweds' Manual.

Newlyweds?

I-I did buy that but... It wasn't much help.

Isla are you sure you want to live with this guy?

If it's Tsukasa... I don't mind.

Isla...

I... I see.

As long as you're okay with it it's fine with me.

You two have become the best of friends huh?

Actually...

She said "If it's Tsukasa" right?

I wonder what she meant by that?

I'm so curious!

Maybe Tsukasa is getting all touchy-feely with her every night?

The way Michiru is with me. All ruffling my hair...

Tsukasa! Would it kill you to clean up your desk once in a while?

Oh uh sorry!

Why does this frustrate me so much?

All right!

I'm gonna divide up this week's tasks!

We have seven new clients this week.

Michiru

you take on Minerva and Carl.

Minerva's owner could give you trouble so watch out.

Oh crap a diplomat?

You can handle it right?

Spasibo.

And I'm giving Yasutaka...

Hey Sherry where's Yasutaka?

I cannot reach him.

Again?

I will relay to him what our duties are.

You do that.

Tsukasa you handle Marcia okay?

Right!

Kazuki that job...

Wouldn't I be a better fit for it?

You would.

But this time...

I want Tsukasa to get the experience.

If you have any trouble

let me know right away.

Anything else?

We received a notice from Head Office.

Black market retrievers have been on the move lately.

Please be careful.

You mean those scumbags who use our name to retrieve Giftias?

What? But isn't that illegal?

It certainly is. But...

The police can't reign them in.

If you see anyone suspicious

report it quick.

One more thing. Let's work efficiently.

Okay...?

Android children?

That's right.

Children who've lost their biological parents

and were raised by androids such as Giftias.

In other words

to the owner Souta

Marcia is like his... foster mother?

What should I look out for?

That varies case by case.

For example do we help him

find a place to live afterwards?

Souta Wakanae

Wakanae

This is it.

Welcome! You're from Terminal Service aren't you?

Uh yes! I'm Tsukasa Mizugaki.

Hello!

And this is Isla.

It's so nice to meet you Isla!

Now then come on in!

Souta should be getting home from school soon all right?

Let me make some tea!

Please take a seat wherever!

You two are close huh?

That boy is very clingy.

And we've been together for so long.

After I'm gone...

Will he be able to make it on his own?

I'm a little worried about that.

Are these Souta's parents?

Yes. They passed away three years ago though.

Oh but they were both such nice people!

They even treated me like their own daughter.

For example on their days off

I used to go shopping with Mom all the time!

Mom and I would pick out clothes for Souta and Dad!

You see Dad had the worst possible taste in clothes.

So he left it all to Mom!

Mom was very stylish!

She had the whole neighborhood buzzing!

Oh but Dad was amazing in his own way too!

Especially sports!

He was as good as a pro.

He took Souta and me on jogs

and all sorts of things!

When Souta wanted to give up halfway through

there would be Mom smiling with a cake that she'd baked!

And those cakes were the best in the world!

Talking about that again?

Oh Souta! Welcome home.

Who are they?

They're from Terminal Service.

I told you about them right?

You told me.

Don't believe anything Marcia says.

Because it's all lies.

- Huh? - Huh?

Souta! Can't you see you're making Tsukasa and Isla uncomfortable?

Today uh...

We're here to ask you

to sign the agreement form.

I just have to write my name?

Huh?

Uh yes.

Take her away right now!

I don't want her anymore.

What do mean you don't want her?

Don't you get it?

You're a moron.

Souta!

That's no way to speak to our guests.

I don't have to listen to you Marcia.

If you're going to be like that then no snack for you today!

What a nag! You're just a Giftia.

Huh?

Hey hold up! Stop stop!

In these circumstances

we can't accept your signature.

Wh-What do you mean?

I'm telling you to take Marcia away!

Oh I get it!

You guys are Giftias too aren't you?

All Giftias ever do is lie to me!

Lie?

Souta!

Remember what Dad always told you.

"If you can't feel sympathy for others you'll never find happiness."

I don't know anything about Mom or Dad!

Souta...

Whatever you say about Mom and Dad is just a bunch of lies anyway!

Since you also lied about never leaving me!

I just know it!

Souta...

Even since I told him about my lifespan

he's been like that.

Lies huh?

I kind of know where he's coming from.

He's probably having an identity crisis.

Not that Marcia's to blame but...

Hearing about her lifespan could've been a reality check.

That Marcia's a Giftia and not really family.

So that's why he started thinking the stories about his parents were all lies too?

Losing sight of who you really are...

That can be pretty scary.

Don't believe anything she says.

Because it's all lies.

Isn't there anything we can do?

The important thing...

Is to get him to believe that he was loved I think.

Get him to believe huh?

If you want I can give you a hand.

Really? That would be great!

I'll let Isla know then.

Actually I changed my mind.

Huh?

Why?

Because I said so!

As I'm constantly reminding you

I'm sure each of you Terminal Service chiefs

are doing what you can to cut costs.

With one exception.

Terminal Service One.

Chief Yamanobe!

Y... Yes sir!

How many times have I called on you now?

Uh I can't quite recall...

Your overhead is at least five times higher than anywhere else.

Yes about that I'm taking measures to...

And how many times have I heard these same words?

Well uh...

If we're going to provide sufficient aftercare

labor costs for each and every client will be incurred―

Enough of your excuses.

I advise you to turn in a specific roadmap before the next meeting.

If there is still no potential for improvement

I have a solution of my own.

Y-Yes sir...

Must be hard to be Yamanobe.

Doesn't he realize talking like that only makes things worse?

They just gave him a long leash before.

One false move could get him demoted.

This is all of them!

Thanks!

Oh wow that brings back memories!

This is from Souta's fifth birthday party!

It'll be three years ago tomorrow huh?

Is tomorrow Souta's birthday?

Yes.

Oh look at this!

Mom baked this herself!

Mom baked the best strawberry tarts in the world!

It was so good...

But Souta ate most of it himself!

I helped her line up the strawberries you know.

If you put the biggest strawberry in the middle that makes it look even better!

There are even photos...

But Souta doesn't even remember that day.

Well I'm sure it must have been a shock.

After Mom and Dad passed away Souta was withdrawn for a long time.

But even so I don't want him to think that they were just a lie.

He can call me a liar as much as he wants...

Oh!

This is the recipe for that strawberry tart!

Oh wow! It has all the secret ingredients written down too!

All this time I had no idea how to make it!

The important thing is to get him to believe that he was loved I think.

You're going to throw Souta a birthday party tomorrow right?

What? Yes.

Would you mind if we joined you too?

Let's bake this strawberry tart together!

Oh that's a wonderful idea!

We'll cover the whole room with dazzling decorations

and celebrate with smiles on our faces

just like in this photo!

Yes!

Isla you give me a smile too!

Like this!

You're such a pretty girl you really should smile!

I'll never forget my memories of working with you.

But...

I won't be your partner anymore.

That would be better...

For both of us don't you think?

Tsukasa?

Huh? Is something the matter?

Is this really for Souta's good?

Huh? What do you mean by that?

Nothing. Never mind.

But...

We each have our roles

so I'll go along with whatever you decide.

Hey there he is.

- Okay let's get the ball rolling! - Right.

It's tough not to give in for so long isn't it?

Who are you?

I'm Michiru Kinushima from Terminal Service.

Nice to meet you Souta.

I was brought up by a Giftia too.

Not to imply that I understand how you feel.

But you should at least believe in your memories.

Who have you been living with for the last three years?

You do remember that don't you?

All my memories are lies!

No way am I gonna believe in them!

I can't just let this go after all.

I'll handle the secret ingredients.

Tsukasa you're in charge of the dough!

Okay?

You can count on me!

I also have to make Souta a feast with all his favorite foods!

We're going to be very busy!

Right!

Strawberry Tart Recipe

Let's see what we need to make the dough for the tart is... all-purpose flour.

By the way how good a cook are you Tsukasa?

The other day I made something called a flambé!

Although I ended up burning it.

Who could that be?

Coming!

Uh...

Fifty grams of butter.

That's fifty grams! Next...

Look you...

By the time you're done micro-measuring everything it'll be dark out!

Michiru! And you too Zack! What are you doing here?

We came to give you a hand.

But the other day...

I changed my mind!

Marcia I'll be happy to help out.

That's great!

To tell you the truth Tsukasa doesn't seem like much of an asset!

Here give it to me!

Oh my look at you!

Do you happen to be a good cook?

Well I've been doing it since I was a kid. I used to cook my dad's meals too.

Oh really?

Don't just space out like that! Sift that flour!

Right!

Isla! Zack!

You two remove the stems from the strawberries and decorate the room.

Okay!

It's ready!

Then start sifting it.

All right!

S-Sorry...

This is why I can't stand amateurs.

You're sifting it too hard!

That's all you need to do.

You got that?

I see.

Wait why am I feeling so self-conscious?

Don't put your hands on me all of a sudden!

All right!

Let's take a break until it's done.

Okay!

You saved our lives by coming to help Michiru!

It's no big deal. I didn't do it for you.

As a fellow Android Child I couldn't

just stand by and do nothing.

Hey listen...

You said you knew where Souta was coming from right?

In other words does that mean...

My father...

Or maybe I should call him my guardian?

He was retrieved three years ago.

What?

The thing is...

My case was the opposite of Souta's.

Since I'd been raised by just my dad for years

I tried everything I could to keep him with me.

And because of that Dad became a Wanderer.

A Wanderer?

Once past 81920 hours Giftias

start losing their personalities and memories.

Usually after about ten hours

they can only function on instinct.

Sometimes they may even assault humans...

Assault humans?

They lose their will and personality

but their motor skills are still intact

so they wander here and there.

So they're called Wanderers.

Is... that right?

Having your retrieval target turn into a Wanderer is the worst-case scenario.

We've got to retrieve them properly before it comes to that.

Michiru...

Hey!

Why do you have that look on your face?

I'm sorry.

I had no idea...

I never should have told you any of this! I order you to forget it right away!

But that's so harsh!

I don't care! This conversation is over!

Michiru's such a good caretaker huh? Don't you think so?

Michiru was always one of our better caretakers.

But she totally volunteered to help out Tsukasa.

I have a feeling she's too pumped up over having seniority for the first time.

Oh hey don't tell Michiru I said that okay?

Zack?

What do you think of this look on my face?

It's pretty creepy!

I'm home.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

We've been waiting for you!

Go on have a seat!

I...

Never asked you to celebrate my birthday.

Aww are you embarassed? I know you're really thrilled...

I'm telling not to do things like this!

Even if you do this stuff...

You're all just going to leave me and go off somewhere.

A fake celebration like this...

I don't wa–

This is...

Souta...

This cake... doesn't taste good at all...

Right.

The one Mom made...

...was way way better you know!

Marcia... I'm sorry!

For calling you a liar!

I won't be here anymore.

But you and I

will be together forever and ever.

There you go again...

Saying random stuff like that.

Oh but...

This is no lie.

These are my true true feelings.

From now on

I'll always be watching over you.

And it won't just be me!

You'll say Mom and Dad are with me too right?

Yes.

That's right.

Thank you...

Marcia.

The day before retrieval

Are you Souta Wakanae?

Yes I am.

I'm from Terminal Service.

Is Marcia home?

Huh?

What about Tsukasa and Isla?

They had some urgent business to attend to so I came in their place.

So is she here?

Hey Isla. I don't know if what happened today was really for Souta's good or not.

But at least he got to make up with Marcia right?

Don't you think

that's better than having it...

...become a bad memory?