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Keitaro?

Keitaro!

This little girl's mother will be working for us.

You'll play with her, won't you?

Huh? Sure...

It's Liddo!

Now, you be nice to her, too, Naru.

C'mon, let's go now!

C'mon, let's go now!

Let's all go off on a big adventure!

Today we tough it out!

Today we tough it out!

Today we tough it out on the wide open seas!

Did you know that if two people who love each other go to Tokyo U,

they say they'll live happily ever after!

Tokyo U?

Tokyo U?

Tokyo U?

I guess we all dozed off...

I just had the strangest

C'mon, we gotta hit the books.

I'm Keitaro Urashima,

an applicant to Tokyo U, studying away after three failures.

My dream is to get into Tokyo U.

And find happiness there... I guess.

Yane no ue de sora o aogu, hizashi wa uraraka.

Miageru sora karadajuu genki ga minagitteku!

That's so wonderful!

Ikiterunda!

Yamerarenai, akirameru da nante!

Tohou ni kureta kinou ni sayonara.

Futsufutsu to wakiagaru kono kimochi.

Nandodemo yomigaeru hana o sakaseyou!

Omoide wa itsumo amai nigebasho,

dakedo tachikire, asu o ikiru tame.

Shukufuku no toki wa kuru, te o nobashite.

Dotou no hibi wa tsudzuku, doko made mo,

tengoku to jigoku yukitsumodoritsu.

Nandodemo yomigaeru hana o sakaseyou!

Hashire hashire ai o te ni suru made.

Sorede kurushimu nara nozomu tokoro.

Shukufuku no toki wa kuru, te o nobashite.

Te o nobashite!

Ryoute agete!

The angels of love have descended to Earth...

...and cast a spell of the century's end on us.

On this hallowed winter's night, if you profess your love,

and it'll surely be granted on this holy night.

You can hear the carols echo through the twinkling town.

It's just like those movies I used to love.

My heart beats with excitement, but why is it?

Yeah, I heard that rumor, too.

"Profess your love this Christmas Eve, and any wish you have will come true," huh?

On this Christmas Eve with powdery snow quietly falling, "Profess your love this Christmas Eve, and any wish you have will come true," huh?

On this Christmas Eve with powdery snow quietly falling,

Hocus pocus like that is so unscientific. On this Christmas Eve with powdery snow quietly falling,

Hocus pocus like that is so unscientific.

you'll come to me, won't you, Hocus pocus like that is so unscientific.

you'll come to me, won't you,

But those are just lyrics in a song, aren't they? you'll come to me, won't you,

But those are just lyrics in a song, aren't they?

under this huge tree that's so tall I have to arch my back to see the top. But those are just lyrics in a song, aren't they?

under this huge tree that's so tall I have to arch my back to see the top.

Well, I heard the rumor came first, and then they made it into a song. under this huge tree that's so tall I have to arch my back to see the top.

under this huge tree that's so tall I have to arch my back to see the top.

I wonder if that could really happen... under this huge tree that's so tall I have to arch my back to see the top.

I wonder if that could really happen...

It'd be nice, though, wouldn't it?

I've had faith all along that this day would come, It'd be nice, though, wouldn't it?

I've had faith all along that this day would come,

Huh?! Akiko, don't tell me you have someone you want to profess to! I've had faith all along that this day would come,

I've had faith all along that this day would come,

Don't you, Shinobu? I've had faith all along that this day would come,

Don't you, Shinobu?

Huh?!

because this is the precious love I've finally come across. Huh?!

because this is the precious love I've finally come across.

Well... because this is the precious love I've finally come across.

because this is the precious love I've finally come across.

There's no one! because this is the precious love I've finally come across.

There's no one!

Hey, Christmas is just around the corner, isn't it?

May I borrow your eraser?

Oh, sure. Here.

Oh, dear.

I- I'm sorry!

Catch!

To my right, Narusegawa.

To my left, Ms. Mutsumi.

Man, this is torture...

Isn't Narusegawa worried about me and Ms. Mutsumi?

Hey, I heard something from Ms. Kitsune!

She says there's this rumor going around that if you profess your love...

...on Christmas Eve this year, any wish you have will come true!

Keitaro, you need to make your dream of getting into Tokyo U come true.

Yeah, and?

Hey, check it out! It's for the Christmas party!

Yeah, I just can't wait!

Look, look!

Sorry, but we're studying now. Could you please leave?

Narusegawa...!

Uh... Oh, you're right!

We're really sorry.

C'mon, you two. Let's go!

We're really sorry.

What's with her, actin' all scary...

C'mon, now! Decorate it right!

Ms. Kitsune, if you'd stop drinking for a while, maybe you could

Oh, don't pay me no mind.

Oh! You two going out?

Where's Naru?

She's still studying by herself.

Normally, she'd get all upset about you two going out on a date

It's not a date! I have things to take care of in town, too, that's all.

I guess I should do some shopping...

Why did you want to come along with me?

No reason. It's just that I ran out of booze.

I only have enough for notebooks, okay?

Sure, sure...

Let's go another way, okay?

What, you still can't stand Christmas?

I'm just not in the mood to be cheerful.

This "Profession on Christmas Eve" stuff is a bunch of nonsense.

In real life, most people spend it in front of the TV.

Well, I gotta admit that I'm one of those people...

Huh?

If you place a reservation right now,

we can have it ready for you on Christmas Eve!

On Christmas Eve!

The town's decked out in Christmas colors...

...and all the couples walking by are full of happiness,

but here we are, stuck working part time until Christmas Eve.

Like we have a choice. We're poor as dirt.

But!

What?

But with a friend like you, who's even poorer than us...

...and destined to fail his exams for a fourth time...

I feel kinda happy! I feel kinda happy!

That makes you happy?!

Hey, you working part time for the cake shop, Keitaro?

Someone sure has confidence...

Narusegawa... Well, it's just that I really needed to get some cash.

Naruse... gawa...

Oops.

That's pretty cold.

Seems like she's given up on you.

You get that feeling, too?

Darn that Naru... What's she thinking?

Told ya they'd be here!

Look at the pile of presents!

This must be for me!

Huh? What's this?

This is mine? Talk about lame!

Okay, let's hit the next spot!

Nothing...

There's a letter with it!

Who's it to? The loser?

Probably...

R- Really?!

Did it really have l- l- lo...

Have "love" written in it?

I couldn't read all of it, but I saw that much.

Naru must be planning to profess her love on Christmas Eve!

Let's keep this from Keitaro, all right?

If he learned of this, he'd become too excited to study, no doubt.

But...

Thank you for the meal.

Uh, N- Narusegawa...

Um... About Christmas Eve...

Thanks again for breakfast. I have to start studying right away.

Narusegawa...

Mr. Urashima, are you all right? Your studies...

I wonder what the heck Narusegawa is thinking?

She doesn't even say anything about me being with Ms. Mutsumi anymore...

I thought we were really connecting, but I guess it was only me.

Getting wrapped up in thoughts like that is getting me...

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, making you listen to me gripe like that...

No, that's not it.

If you think like that, it would be terrible for both you and Ms. Narusegawa!

It would be terrible...

It would? Shinobu, is there something...?

Would you please help, Ms. Kitsune?

Oh, don't pay me no mind.

So that's it! That's what you were up to, Narusegawa!

You can be so cute sometimes!

What the hell?! Twirly, twirly!

BE QUIET!

I'm so sorry. I couldn't hide it from him any longer...

No, its not your fault, Shinobu.

But that moron will ruin his chances for the exam...

...if he keeps this up and breaks a leg or something.

I see! She'll profess her love to me on Christmas Eve!

But just waiting around for her wouldn't be manly!

All right! Then I'll go ahead and... Hey!

What are you doing way up there?

Up where?

A sprained ankle?

That's so cool! Let's go see!

There's no need to agitate him further.

How'd this happen?

Narusegawa.

Geez...

What were you thinking, goofing around at a time like this?

Keep still. You'll make it worse.

Okay...

Of all the stupid... Are you serious about the exams?

I couldn't help it. I was really happy.

Happy about what?

Well... Um, you know...

Huh? What's going on? Well... Um, you know...

Huh? What's going on?

It's like... Huh? What's going on?

It's like...

What's with that look? It's like...

It's like...

Wasn't she going to tell me she loves me? It's like...

Wasn't she going to tell me she loves me?

It's nothing... Wasn't she going to tell me she loves me?

It's nothing...

I get it! It's nothing...

I get it!

My spraining my ankle was the last straw...

You're not sure if you can love a miserable man like me...

Is that right, Narusegawa?

With any luck, it'll be a little better in time for the practice exam.

'Bye.

"'Bye"? What's that supposed to mean?

You're going away, Narusegawa?

Does that mean you've given up on me?

Wait, wait a second, Narusegawa...

I've got to speak up... Right, I've got to take the initiative!

Narusegawa, I love you!

Narusegawa...

Looking for Naru? She left this morning.

Aw, the presents are gone, too!

What's going on, Narusegawa...?

You're a total idiot!

Who goes around, blurting out professions of love like that?!

Just looking at your face makes me sick!

Is that really what she's thinking?

Well... That's one possibility.

It's not every day that she takes off without telling anyone.

But to think you finally said it...

Packing up and heading home right before the practice exams...

My professing my love must've bugged her.

So she...

That shouldn't bend that way!

Do you think Ms. Naru has given up on professing her love?

Hard to say.

Either way, they'll see each other at the practice exam on Christmas Eve.

Naru could return the sentiment,

or Keitaro might end up making an idiot of himself...

Either way, it's time to break out the popcorn!

That's so mean...

Um...

Later.

All right!

Naru... Is something bothering you?

Well... Actually...

Today is Christmas Eve...

Well, then...

We'll be on our way now.

Seems like he's got more important things to worry about than the practice exam...

Narusegawa!

Uh, um...

L- Let's do our best, 'kay?

Aren't they done yet?!

Hold your horses...

Hey! Here they come!

Huh? Where, where?

She's not with Mr. Urashima?

Wait, she still has her present, so it's possible...

...that they made plans to meet each other somewhere else.

All right, time for some hot pursuit!

Hot pursuit, hot pursuit!

Shouldn't we let them be?

What's up, Motoko? You have some other plans for today?

No...

Then let's go!

Oh, for the...

Huh? Where's Narusegawa?

Narusegawa...

Looks like she's headin' for Tokyo.

Tokyo...?

It's not that frightening a place.

It's no different from Hinata Hot Springs.

N- No different at all.

It sure is a strange place.

Hey, there's Naru!

Whoa, that's an ultra deluxe hotel!

You guys picked this for a secret rendezvous?

You're going too far, Naru, Keitaro!

Mr. Urashima...

Come on, now!

Hey!

There she is! She's done it...

Our little Naru's finally given him her present!

The one with that letter about her being in love!

Way to go, Keitaro?

Huh? You guys?

Daddy! Why...?!

If that's Seta, then where the heck is Keitaro?

Keitaro!

Keitaro...!

Why...?

Wait, Keitaro!

Seta! What's this all about?!

Hey, don't rough up my daddy!

W- What's all this about, Kitsune?

Oh, is this part of a Christmas party?

Shinobu said that the present had a letter with a message about being in love...

And that present went to Mr. Seta...

And this is a special Christmas Eve...

So, Narusegawa was still in love with Mr. Seta...

Which means my professing my love for her really was just a nuisance,

and that's why she was avoiding me.

Keitaro!

Shinobu... Today is Christmas Eve, so do you want to go someplace?

Mr. Urashima...

Oh, my! Ms. Naru!

Are you all done professing your love?

What is this? Why is everyone chasing us around?!

Aren't you going to profess to Keitaro, today being Christmas Eve and all?

No, I won't!

Oh, you're not going to? In that case, I just might!

Huh? Ms. Mutsumi? But that's...

Oh, is there something wrong?

No, it's not wrong or anything, but...

But you weren't the girl Keitaro made his promise to, right?

Yes, Ms. Naru. Just like you weren't, either.

What the hell is this supposed to mean?

I don't quite understand any of this.

I wonder what Naru wanted to tell me?

You're as dense as they come!

Time to go, Su, Sara!

Talk to you later, Daddy!

It's nice how they're all so full of energy...

Chances are they won't head back to Hinata Apartments.

Go check all the places they're likely to go!

Roger!

But I don't have any money!

Damn it, why can't he wait until tonight?

That idiot.

Motoko? You came, too?

Ms. Narusegawa, you forgot this.

What? But this isn't mine.

This is Keitaro's... For me...

Oh, is that so?

Thank you for riding. Oh, is that so?

Thank you for riding.

Then please return it to its owner. Thank you for riding.

Then please return it to its owner.

Now arriving at Shibuya.

Why me? Now arriving at Shibuya.

You give it back to him, Motoko!

Shibuya. This is Shibuya. Thank you for riding.

In any case, please get that to Urashima!

The doors are about to close.

This is...

It's so cute!

What's the matter?

This is why he was working part time...

Keitaro...

Groper!

How awful!

I know, let's ride the Ferris Wheel next!

C'mon, Shinobu!

Uh, um, Mr. Urashima...

Yeah? What's wrong, Shinobu?

Are you hungry?

No.

What is it, then? Oh, I see. I'm just a bore to be with, right?

No, no! It's wonderful!

I know I shouldn't be enjoying myself like this,

but I'm having so much fun being with you.

I want this to last forever...

Huh?

That's all the money I got! You gotta cut me some slack!

Thanks!

Yes, if you could, please...

If he calls, tell him to meet me there.

Thank you.

Did Naru sound all right?

Sounds like she isn't upset anymore.

Thank goodness... Then why did she come home over this?

I guess that's how much it means to her.

She wanted to be alone and think things over.

Because he means the world to her.

What kind of money is that?

The people at Hinata Hot Springs didn't mind taking this money!

This is our busiest time of year. Don't tease an old man like this.

Sure is harsh around here...

Why should I read that? What good would it do now?

Mr. Urashima...

I don't want to!

"Mr. Seta, thank you for all you've done for me over the years."

"Today, I have something very important that I must profess to you."

Stop it, Shinobu.

"Mr. Seta, ever since I was in high school,"

"I had loved you."

"But I now believe that those feelings were childish adoration."

"I was so desperate to be loved by others..."

"...that I was content to have someone be kind to me."

"I have now come to realize that being loved..."

"...is not as important as loving another."

"And so, I am now in..."

Do you get it now?

Mr. Urashima... You only have until midnight today.

Christmas Eve this year... is special.

So you have to hurry.

Ms. Kitsune... I'm a terrible girl.

You're a good kid.

C'mon, let's head home to Hinata Apartments.

I blew all my money on that taxi.

Lend me train fare, okay?

Of course...

Huh?

Huh? What?!

What's the matter?

I... I think I dropped my wallet somewhere.

But I just blew my last yen!

The pedestrian bridge at Omotesandou?

That's quite a romantic spot. Don't you dare make her wait.

Thank you!

I still have plenty of time!

Her present...!

I guess I can go pick it up later.

His present...!

Pretty lady!

Oh, I'm terribly sorry!

No, it's all right...

Oh, what did I do? What the hell did I do?!

Watch out, world... Here I come!

Shibuya this time?!

Yeah, she called again to say she was running late...

...and wants you to wait for her at Shibuya Station.

What's this about? Is she just messing with me?

She said she'd get there while it's still Christmas Eve. She promised.

You've got to trust her!

Shibuya... That's not far from here, I think.

It'll be a White Christmas!

Ready for karaoke?

Sure, why not?

The man may have been a groper, but you still shouldn't have injured him.

Why did you do such a thing?

He's right... Why did I do such a thing?

What happens between the two of them is none of my concern.

As far as I'm concerned, today is a day like any other.

There is nothing special about it.

For me, today is the same as tomorrow.

Geez, where are Naru and Keitaro?

Hey, what're we gonna do?

This is the worst Christmas ever! Let's just go home!

But if we skip out now, it'll stay the worst Christmas ever.

I wanna make it a happy one!

If this was Hinata Hot Springs, we could borrow money from somebody,

but I don't see a single friendly face here.

I want to go home...

Shinobu...

Shinobu, were you planning to profess your love to Keitaro today?

I see...

But don't worry, Shinobu.

Even if they say today is a special day, it doesn't mean that everybody...

...gets to profess their love and live happily ever after.

Heck, look at me.

It's pretty lonely...

But that's the point... Right?

That's why we keep butting in. 'Cause we wanna watch 'em get...

...all the happiness they can, no matter how little.

Shinobu?

What are you doing here?

Mr. Akamatsu!

Here you are! Thank you very much!

Here you are! Thank you very much!

Boy, you're a real lifesaver.

If you help me sell my books, I'll make sure you're compensated for your trouble.

All right then, we'll be able to make it home now!

Thank you so much!

What I'm saying is, the Yamanote Line goes around in a circle,

so it'll be hard to find any lost items before tomorrow.

Harajuku. This is Harajuku. so it'll be hard to find any lost items before tomorrow.

But it has to be today!

Thank you for riding.

The doors are about to close. Please be careful.

You're nuts! You want to catch up with a train?

Please!

Is it that important?

Be more careful from now on, all right?

All alone...

Ms. Motoko?

Ms. Motoko!

Ms. Motoko! Ms. Motoko!

Is something the matter?

What are you

We were on our way to have an all night Christmas party.

It's in Shibuya! Won't you please join us?

Please! Please come with us!

Please, please come along! Please, Ms. Motoko!

Well... Given the day, I suppose it's appropriate.

All right!

Wha? Ms. Mutsumi?!

You needed to dry out your clothes, so I chose this place.

This place sure seems like fun, doesn't it?

You sure this is okay? We don't have any money!

I have a daughter, myself. She's living alone right now.

I couldn't bear the thought of her being in the same situation as you two.

This is gonna take forever...

Oh, no!

You mustn't. Your clothes are still wet.

You'll catch cold!

Uh, um, well, you see...

I made a promise with Narusegawa!

A promise?

Ms. Mutsumi... I'm really sorry.

I know I made a promise to you when I was a kid.

But now, I'm trying to get into Tokyo U so that I can be with...

I... I have a confession to make.

Ms. Mutsumi...

When I was small, I lived at Hinata Apartments,

and there was this boy I really liked, and I heard him say,

"You can live happily ever after if you can get into Tokyo University."

So...

Huh? But I thought the girl I made my promise to said that.

That wasn't me.

I was only there when you were talking about it afterwards, Kei.

I... I'm not the girl you made your promise with.

What...?

But I still like you very much to this very day, Kei.

That's why I want you to be happy.

You'll never be able to find someone in Shibuya, not today.

Just reach him by phone somehow...

There's no time!

Naruse

My mistake.

N- Naruse

I'm sorry!

I've been carefully warming...

...this oh so small scrap of happiness.

Wow, look at all the people! ...this oh so small scrap of happiness.

When I think about it,

it hurts so much deep down inside.

Ms. Mutsumi... it hurts so much deep down inside.

it hurts so much deep down inside.

Have you seen Keitaro and Ms. Naru?

Your eyes, your voice... Have you seen Keitaro and Ms. Naru?

Your eyes, your voice...

Narusegawa! Your eyes, your voice...

I hold all these things oh so dear.

As the powdery snow touches my cheeks,

it turned into tears.

Urashima! it turned into tears.

it turned into tears.

Ms. Narusegawa! it turned into tears.

Please be with me forever,

Narusegawa! Please be with me forever,

Please be with me forever,

and never let go of my hand.

In the winter sky,

sparking stars envelop the two of us.

Our white shoulders and white breath...

The day is about to end... Our white shoulders and white breath...

The day is about to end...

I feel it with you, The day is about to end...

I feel it with you,

But... I feel it with you,

I feel it with you,

But... Today is Christmas Eve. I feel it with you,

I feel it with you,

this winter wish.

Perhaps a miracle will happen. this winter wish.

Perhaps a miracle will happen.

Ms. Kitsune! Let's get off here!

Wh- What the ?

I have with me today a young woman who's spending this Christmas Eve alone.

There's nothing wrong with spending Christmas Eve alone, is there?

Hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before?

Oh, well. Anyway, let's hear it! Say anything you want!

Why don't you share with us your feelings of being lonely on Christmas Eve!

Keitaro...

Keitaro, I'm sorry I haven't been talking to you much lately.

The thing is, Keitaro, if I let up on you even a little, you start slacking off.

So I thought if I wasn't a bit mean to you, you might fail your exams again this year.

It was for my own good?

But in spite of that, you went and professed your love to me like that....

I was really surprised.

Hey, Shinobu!

Dad!

Shinobu!

Dad!

Shinobu...

What's going on here?!

Shinobu!

What the...?

I went back to my parents' house because I needed to think things through alone.

There was no way I could do that if I was looking at you all the time.

I remembered all sorts of things.

Like how you could have kept lying that time we first met,

but you went, "It's not good to lie," and tried to leave.

I'd never met anyone as dumb as you.

So I locked myself up in my room...

And my hair got all messed up...

And look at this!

I even got bags under my eyes from thinking about it all.

It's all your fault, understand?

So here goes.

I profess that I want to be with you forever, Keitaro.

I want to go to Tokyo University together with you.

Was that good enough?

Yeah!

Let's go home, people.

So, Keitaro got a B rating, did he?

That's amazing!

It was blind luck, that's all.

What, aren't you happy, Naru?

It wouldn't hurt to compliment him a little.

Oh, lay off!

All I did was say that I wanted to go to Tokyo U with him.

W- We're just friends!

Hey, what's keeping you guys?

Like I said, Grandma's been waiting for all of you to

I- I'm sorry!

You'll never change!

That's so very true!

Happy...

...new year!

We look forward to another year with you!

We look forward to...

What is your dream right now?

I hope with all my body.

Bright mornings find my eyes asparkle.

It'll be a long, winding road 'til I get there.

I have no clue what tomorrow might bring,

but I still gotta go because my heart's fit to burst.

Spread out your arms into the wide open skies.

Rush ahead, flap your wings, and soar up high!

What kind of future awaits us?

I have no idea what's gonna come next.

Life can sometimes get pretty tough,

but that just makes it all the more wonderful!

One, two, three, four!

Maidens, you gotta fall in love!

Make those fragrant flowers bloom all around us!

It's no use, it's no use, nothing can stop us!

Being bowled over by fate is right up my alley!