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Why did it take so long?

I'm sorry.

I heard they want to perform an autopsy.

Can't we refuse?

I don't think so.

I can't bear to see it.

I mean...

Minori was hit by a truck.

Are you awake?

Makio?

Huh?

Yes, that is Makio.

Your mother's younger sister, Makio.

Do you still remember her?

I don't know.

But that's what Mom used to call her.

Huh?

Makio, the novelist.

Makio, do you still remember Asa?

You met her when she was small.

Me?

You know we haven't been in touch for a long time.

That's right.

And for the funeral...

Yes.

Are you upset?

What?

Well... ah...

Are you not sure?

It's not unusual.

What?

Makio, come here.

Can you help?

Okay.

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Ikoku Nikki

Diary of a Strange Land

Takumi Hajime - Kodai Minori

Did you see the sign outside?

Minori and Hajime have different surnames.

Does that mean this girl isn't Minori's biological daughter?

No, they are blood-related.

She just didn't take her husband's surname.

Is this sort of thing trendy these days?

They lived normally like siblings.

Generation gap, I guess.

That's right.

Ms. Kyoko, this must be hard for you.

You see, I can't take it anymore.

I understand.

So, what about Asa?

Nothing is decided yet.

Asa, you really are strong.

Poor child.

How will she live from now on?

Maybe she'll be sent to her relatives.

Do you think so?

It's easy for us to say, but it will be hard for her.

Asa is still in middle school, right?

I heard they were hit by a truck in a parking lot.

What will happen to her?

(Sound of whispering)

I can't go home.

I can't go home.

I can't go home. What should I do?

What should I do?

Asa.

What should I do?

Asa!

The word "washbasin".

How do you write it again?

Asa, I...

I hate your mother from the bottom of my heart.

Even after she's dead, I still hate her.

So, I don't know if I can love you or not.

But I will never trample on you.

If you have nowhere to go...

You can come to my house.

Not just tonight.

Tomorrow and the day after too.

You can always come back to my house.

About that word.

Write the character "Water" between "Mortar".

And "Vessel" underneath them.

You're not being sent anywhere.

I want...

I want to go home with you.

Okay.

Can you wait here for five minutes?

Come in.

Excuse me.

Well, it's very messy in here.

No, it's fine.

- I'm sorry. - Just leave it like that.

Oh, so...

The bathroom is over there.

and then

This sofa.

The fridge is here.

And the TV.

What else?

That's right.

I also have a globe.

Anyway, you can use this space.

Should I help you?

No need, thanks.

Do you want to take a bath? I'll get it ready.

Hello?

Hey, can we talk now?

Yeah, no problem.

Is it about the manuscript?

You wrote about me?

No, I'm done with that for now.

Oh, so what is it?

By the way, did the funeral go smoothly?

I guess so.

The thing is...

I just started living with my niece.

What? How did that happen?

Well, I just decided suddenly.

On a whim?

You wouldn't even agree to keep my cat for three days.

You know, it was sad seeing her being sent around to relatives.

How old is the kid?

Huh? I don't know myself.

She was wearing a middle school uniform at the funeral.

Seriously...

She's been sleeping since she got here.

Is it a girl?

Yeah.

- Still, are you okay? - Hmm?

It's a fragile age, right?

Are there any administrative procedures to do?

Oh, I wish there was a man you could rely on for these things.

Did you call Kasamachi?

Ugh.

Why are you gagging?

No, I can't rely on him anymore.

But the situation is different now.

What is it?

Oh, today is the school graduation ceremony.

Huh? Today?

Congratulations.

Are you going now?

Can I go with you?

I can meet you halfway.

Do you know the way?

Don't worry.

Okay.

Is there anything you want to eat today?

Anything is fine.

See you later.

Take care.

Asa!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Oh, I might cry today.

Let's go to karaoke after the ceremony.

You're coming too, right? - Sure.

Yeah, let's go.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Wanna go to karaoke? - I'm in.

Good morning, Asa.

Good morning, Emiri.

Asa, do you have a minute?

Takumi, please come to the school office.

Okay.

Listen, Asa.

Nara, can you save it for later?

I have to tell her now.

Hey!

I told my mom about what happened.

But I didn't expect her to tell the teacher too.

Then the teacher went and told everyone.

I'm so sorry, Asa.

It's okay.

It must be hard for you.

I called your house but no one answered.

Because I'm not home.

Oh, right.

Where are you living now?

A relative's house?

Teacher.

Huh? Is that not it?

I don't think it was necessary.

What?

Only the graduation ceremony was left.

Was it necessary to inform everyone?

Ah, that's because...

I didn't want anyone to accidentally hurt you.

Let me bear my own burden.

Of course, I was thinking of you too.

That's why I asked the students to keep things as usual.

You don't understand.

I was hoping to graduate like everyone else, with everyone else.

Yeah, that's why I asked them to...

Asa!

I hate you.

Asa.

Mom.

Asa?

What happened?

Did you forget something?

I...

I made a mistake.

Sorry I couldn't come sooner.

Did you wait long?

I'm fine.

- Excuse me. - Yes.

- One hot coffee. - Certainly.

Sorry for calling so suddenly.

I wish you had called sooner.

Daigo told me everything.

That girl!

But honestly, I was very sad when I heard about this.

When we were dating...

"I can't live with others."

You said, "I will never have children in my entire life."

This was unexpected.

But I really meant what I said.

You couldn't leave her alone?

I really took her in on a whim, without thinking.

No, you must have thought about something.

That's it!

This is a part of you that you're completely unfamiliar with.

So you don't intend to formally adopt her?

Yeah.

Basically, minors need a guardian before they reach 18.

She enters high school next month?

Yes.

It's a fragile age.

I'm sure my indifferent words will change her life.

Like what you experienced?

That's what I mean.

I'm so scared.

She must be anxious too.

I think so.

You can still turn back now.

Leave it to me.

Okay, let's go pay.

Thank you for waiting.

- Here's your hot coffee. - Thanks.

Are you moving?

Actually, I bought that house.

What? Seriously?

When?

When I was 30 or 29, I think.

That's when we were still dating.

At that time,

The "Witch" series was being adapted into an anime.

Aha, so that's why!

I feel like I can't relax when buying something big.

That's why I bought it on a whim.

Wait, didn't you say something like that a few minutes ago?

Asa.

Required documents.

A copy of household registration, proof of residence.

My mother will help me with this.

Okay.

Next is this.

You will need a seal.

Is she coming home so soon?

Yeah.

I have to go back early.

I think she likes the eclairs from here.

Just as expected of you.

The rest is fine.

Ask me if you still have any questions.

How was the graduation ceremony?

From now on, you have to let me know if you're going to be late.

Are you listening?

Asa, I thought something happened to you.

I have a responsibility to look after you.

So nagging!

Asa.

I didn't attend the graduation ceremony.

Why?

And then...

I couldn't remember the way back.

Let's go inside.

Communication is getting harder.

So nagging!

What a hassle.

Well...

If we don't like each other, how are we supposed to get along?

My mom didn't say that.

Seriously?

I think some things are irreplaceable.

Oh.

Asa?

Emiri, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

I lied when I said I hated you.

I want to talk about my parents later.

I have delicious eclairs.

I was the one who got too angry with you.

Are you going to sleep now?

Yeah.

Can I turn on just the desk lamp?

Uh-huh.

I'll type quietly, but sorry if it still makes noise.

It's okay.

Hey.

Hmm?

Nothing.

Good night - See you then ~ Have a nice sleep ~ I still have work -

No way! Well, scam night is good!

LOL

Scammer good night - Well then, good night - Good night -

It's so cold here.

Okay then, shall we start?

Okay.

Let's split the work.

Put the things you want to take home in the box.

Throw away the rest.

Okay.

Everyone is fine.

Are you taking that home?

Yes, I got this for my birthday last year.

I see.

I don't have red dishes or teacups at home.

So it will be clear that it's yours.

Look.

Pickles!

Do you like it?

I used to think it was sour and couldn't eat it, but recently I could.

I often make it myself.

With grandma?

Yes.

I didn't like it before either.

Does it taste the same?

I don't know.

Do you want to try it?

It has vinegar, so I think it should be good.

How is it now?

Do you like it now?

I think so.

It tastes good now.

Makio.

Why do you hate my mom?

I won't tell you.

Why not?

Because I don't want to talk about it.

End of conversation.

That's unfair!

No, it's not.

Being a kid doesn't mean you can ask any question.

But...

Okay, enough.

Okay, let's pack from that side too.

Wait.

I hope you can love my mom.

My feelings towards her won't change just by talking about it.

I don't understand.

- Feelings can change. - No, they can't.

The feeling I have about her is something inside me.

No one can change it.

- No one? - Not at all.

But your feelings towards pickles changed.

Pickles and my sister aren't the same, right?

You like her.

So you can love my mom too.

Asa.

You will never understand my sister's anger and cruelty towards me.

Just like I can't understand your anxiety and loneliness.

Why?

Because you and I are two different people.

I know, but don't you want to understand?

Asa.

Your feelings or my feelings...

They all belong to us.

And they can't be shared with others.

I don't accept that.

…I…

About whether I can love you as that woman's daughter...

I still can't grasp it.

That's why I don't want to talk about her.

That's so stupid, I don't understand at all.

You don't need to understand.

Say, what happens when someone dies?

What?

I think you can only understand when you actually die.

Good morning.

You might not have time to clean yourself.

No, I just hate tidying up.

What? You hate it?

Yeah.

Oh.

What is this?

Oh, the book I was looking for.

How? How can you hate it?

- Why? - Hmm?

I thought every adult was tidy.

And knew how to clean.

Yeah.

I thought so too.

But some aren't like that.

Should I do this from now on?

That's unfair.

You already did the laundry.

Leave the work to someone who is good at it.

I only used the first page.

I bought these to write but haven't used them since.

Try using it to write whatever you like.

Just like writing a diary.

Whatever I like?

Things on your mind.

Things you want to materialize.

Things you can't say.

Write down whatever you feel.

You don't need to write the facts.

If you don't want to write, you don't have to.

Okay.

Write the character "Water" between "Mortar".

And "Vessel" underneath them.

Hello.

Hi.

Sorry to bother you.

Wow, is it really you?

Yeah, come in.

Hi, I'm Daigo Nana.

Makio and I have been friends since middle school.

You're Asa, right?

Yes, I'm Takumi Asa.

What a nice name. How old are you?

15 years old.

15? So you're in middle school?

I'll be entering high school soon.

Oh, so you graduated.

Nice.

Hey, go make some black tea.

If the cinnamon isn't dead, I can soak it.

Really? Cinnamon dies?

All living things will face death.

Okay, got it.

Wait, this room looks cleaner!

Right?

- Asa cleaned it. - She couldn't stand it?

Hey, your shoulder!

You're showing it.

Huh?

You look surprised.

Well...

Oh, yes?

…No.

I don't think I've seen such interaction between adult friends.

Really?

Which adults?

Well...

Parents or school teachers?

Yeah, school teachers too.

I see.

So this is the first time you've seen such useless adults?

- Ah, that's why. - That's right.

Ah, chef.

Thanks again for your help today.

What do you want to eat?

Does she make home-cooked meals?

Hmm? Home-cooked?

You know about it, right?

So, was your mother a full-time housewife?

Ah yes, she was a housewife.

- I see. - You just realized?

I understand.

So I won't cook for you today.

We'll do it together.

Asa, what do you want to eat?

Anything.

Anything, huh?

Okay.

Let's make Gyoza.

We are going to form a Gyoza Club.

Yes!

Wrappers!

Wrappers!

Club name.

Wrappers!

Here you go.

Okay, let's do this.

- Thanks for your help. - Thanks for your help.

Well done.

Hey, Makio.

Can you do it properly?

Okay! Sorry.

It's good.

Thank you.

What are you going to wrap?

- Shrimp. - That's unusual.

Just trying something new.

Kind of fancy.

Asa, what do you want to wrap?

Mochi.

Sounds nice. What else?

I guess shrimp.

Let's go.

Open it.

Thank you.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

What's inside?

I have no idea.

Did you notice?

What is this?

What did you say?

Try it.

- This one? - Yeah.

Try the kimchi stuffed one too.

Which one?

Wait, it's hot.

Thank you very much.

Makio, your life is changing.

It's your era.

Yeah.

Nana, come again.

Okay, just message me if you want anything.

- Okay. - When did you get close?

Don't be jealous, I'll make a group chat later.

That's not what I meant.

Oh.

Kasamachi is worried about you too.

Go call him.

What?

Who is Kasamachi?

Daigo.

- Shh! - Shh!

Shut up. Come on, go.

Go quickly.

- See you. - See you.

So...

Who is Kasamachi?

Forget about it.

- Your boyfriend? - Stop it.

Tell me. Who is he?

You're so nosy.

Your boyfriend?

You're in a good mood today.

You too.

What do you mean?

I thought you'd be worse.

Huh?

Let's take it step by step.

Okay.

Gyoza Recipe, Nana's recipe.

Adult? Friend?

Mom?

Not bad.

Is it too short?

I think it's fine, it's the length you chose yourself.

Huh? I'm not sure.

Okay.

Can you really go by yourself?

Yeah.

Stand there.

Huh?

Ah, it's blurry.

Ready.

What's this for?

Well, just for a keepsake.

What are you saying?

I'm going.

Take care.

- Good morning Emiri. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Takumi.

Hi, good morning.

We're in the same class.

Let's get along.

Yoshimura, take care of this girl.

Stop it, Emi!

Mom! I'm going to class.

I'm going this way.

Asa.

Yes?

Umm, do you want to call your aunt to come now?

No.

Maybe she can't come for some reason but...

But she is not my parent.

What?

Is everything okay?

We first-year students are full of hopes and dreams.

For our high school life that starts today.

We are taking a new step.

Our future is full of infinite possibilities.

However, there might be...

Obstacles that we can't overcome by ourselves.

In such times,

We want to overcome the hurdle by supporting each other as friends.

So embarrassing. My dad was so excited.

My parents also think it's a miracle that I could get into this school.

Takumi, where are your parents?

Well...

My parents didn't come.

I should say that my parents died in a car accident.

What? Sorry, I didn't know.

It's okay.

I live with my aunt now.

She is a novelist and very busy.

That's great! A novelist?

Sounds like a movie script.

Hey!

Sorry, I didn't mean that.

It's okay.

But I have to do household chores and prepare my own lunch box.

Wow, you're so mature.

No, it's not a big deal.

Huh?

Makio, I'm home.

Was it embarrassing?

Did you want to be a prominent person?

Can't be helped.

But...

Watch out.

But it's not my fault that you died.

Bright red sun

Drowning in the desert

There is a big monster

Used to indifferent life

One morning you wake up

Hearing a bell sound from afar

It comes from a desert caravan

Without thinking you shout

"I want to see the ocean"

"I want to love someone"

It turns out the monster

Also has feelings

Makio, you're back.

I'm home.

You have a nice voice.

What?

That's the spirit of a first-year high school student.

Cool.

No, I'm not.

I still want to hear it.

What? No, no.

- Why not? - I can't.

Why?

Light Music Club.

Did you decide to join the club?

Not yet. How about you, Nakano?

I'm curious about table tennis.

I heard it's very relaxed.

What club were you in during middle school?

Just a choir club.

Choir? Not bad.

I love singing but...

Morimoto, are you going to this club?

Yes, I plan to get a recommendation.

- Looks fun, right? - I'm sure you can.

There is only one member from each class.

Great.

Medical course?

I'm leaving first.

Bye.

What you want to become.

Ah, Emiri!

- See you. - Okay.

Asa! Sorry.

I was talking to others.

Joining a club?

Yeah, are you joining the tennis club again?

No, I don't want to get tanned.

Sakura who was with me before...

She wants to go to the Handicraft Club, so do I.

The one who was with you?

Yeah. How about you? Come with us.

Umm! I don't know yet.

Is there another club you want to join?

If you don't have the invoice, the passbook is fine too.

Can you remember?

Umm, Mr. Tono.

About her inheritance...

I didn't touch anything except the allowance she received.

So you're saying you don't recall it?

I don't think I have any idea.

It has become problematic due to the large amount.

You must submit a report from now on.

As her guardian.

I'm sorry.

I think we should talk to the bank.

Laptop.

I bought a laptop.

A MacBook Pro.

You?

You bought one for 300,000 yen?

Did someone tell you to buy it?

So why?

I saw on the internet that I can make music with my own MacBook.

That's why.

I see.

Asa.

So how did you buy it without reporting it?

Because...

Umm.

Then please answer me.

Has Ms. Kodai ever restricted your activities?

No, I never...

I'm asking Asa.

I'm sorry.

Be honest and say it.

I thought she wouldn't allow me because she's an adult.

What?

Actually, I wanted to join the Light Music Club.

But I don't want you to object to it.

I don't object.

But I'm sure my mom isn't happy about it.

Asa, these are all...

It doesn't matter.

What is it?

I mean, your mother is gone.

- Hmm? - Huh?

She is gone now, but she was in my life.

However, you can still do whatever you want.

After all, it's your own life.

I'm going to the restroom.

Sorry, my tone was harsh.

I put the child's human rights above everything else.

So I just...

I understand.

I think I confused her a bit.

I think she is still discovering a lot of things.

It might take a while.

Communicate with her more.

Certainly.

But...

Mom told me to do whatever I wanted.

When I was confused, she guided me.

She is a liar.

I am a lawyer, but don't worry too much.

Just consider me as a guardian.

Okay.

I look forward to working with you.

This is Mr. Tono, the supervising guardian.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming.

Translator: Lotus @Jdrama_Team

How do you make dinner daily?

Makio made Oyakodon yesterday.

What about laundry, cleaning, and things like that?

Well, Asa and I take turns.

Aha.

I didn't expect you to live with Asa.

Me neither.

Are you really okay with her?

Can you get used to it?

How is it?

Well, as long as Asa is okay with me, I'm okay too.

Asa.

Did you force yourself?

If it's with Makio...

I think I'll be fine.

She's trying her best.

What?

Is that so?

Thanks for the food.

Makio.

For you.

I found this among Minori's belongings.

What is this?

I was thinking of giving it to Asa.

But I think it's better to leave it with you.

What?

Okay.

Just take it easy.

Also, don't isolate yourself in the house.

- Likewise. - Okay, understood.

I'm leaving now.

Okay.

Say hi to Asa for me.

Thank you.

Anytime.

Asa.

I want to give you this diary.

When you graduate.

Let's try the third fret.

Ready, go.

Fifth fret again?

Cool.

Became the favorite senpai immediately after joining.

This is what they call talent.

It's good.

Thank you.

I thought you joined the Light Music Club because you like singing.

I told you, after seeing the seniors playing, I thought I'd try bass.

As long as you enjoy it, it's good.

Look there.

So what?

Hey, wait up.

Emiri, don't you want a boyfriend?

How come so suddenly?

I'm not interested in having one.

Why? You can try.

Try what?

I told you! Getting a boyfriend.

Like I said, I won't get a boyfriend.

Why not?

Stop it.

I declare the end of conversation.

I don't want to talk about love life with you.

Why? Let's talk about it together.

You're so nosy.

Because I don't like boys.

What do you mean?

So you like girls?

Idiot.

Huh?

Okay, conversation over.

Your tone sounds like Makio.

Oh, I forgot my homework at school.

- How could you? - Whatever.

- Won't you get in trouble? - Not really.

Talk about Makio.

I'll have time after her school starts.

So I'll make it for the next deadline.

- I'm so sorry. - I'm here.

Okay, thank you very much.

I'm hanging up.

Wow.

There are so many books.

- Wait a moment. - Okay.

Hey Makio.

Emiri is here.

Okay, I'm working now. Close the door.

Huh? Come on!

Hurry up.

She's a bit strange.

She is?

Well, kind of unsociable.

Too bad.

[No text in source]

Look Asa.

I think blue or pink hair suits you.

What? That's too flashy.

I think bleaching won't damage your hair much.

No, it stands out too much.

- Like Harajuku girls. - That's too dramatic.

No way.

Well.

I'm Kodai, Asa's aunt.

It was a bit sudden.

I messaged you.

Nice to meet you. I'm Nara Emiri.

Hi.

Do you want melon?

Sure.

It's okay, thank you.

Oh.

Ms. Makio, why didn't you get married?

Huh?

Marriage?

I mean...

Is there a special reason?

I don't think marriage suits me.

Hmm? That's all?

Also.

I no longer believe that being married is normal and not being married is strange.

I'm not saying this because I'm not married.

And lacking the desire to marry isn't strange.

Do you have someone you like?

Someone I like?

Q-A-S-E-M S-A-M-A-N-G-A-N-I

I'm not sure.

- Can I take the whole thing? - Sure. - Okay.

[Same as above line]

- Someone you like? - Yeah.

There is someone I became interested in.

Right at our first meeting.

I still remember them.

I think.

This is the one for me.

Although we didn't get married and don't live together.

Someone you fell in love with at first sight?

I think so.

We are maintaining our friendship right now.

Are you two friends?

We can because they are considerate.

Here, it's ready!

Hey, what are you talking about?

About Ms. Makio's love life.

That's unfair! About Kasamachi?

It's a secret.

Unbelievable.

Hey, what are you talking about?

It's a secret.

How? Tell me too!

- No. - Why not?

[No text in source]

Today I'll make grilled chicken skin again like we ate last time.

Also, I'll make something with green beans and eggplant.

Great.

Okay.

Listen.

I want to write lyrics for a song for the club.

Sounds interesting, are you making it?

Hmm? Just the lyrics for now.

Actually...

I already wrote a bit.

Oh.

Do you want to see?

Not really.

Oh come on!

I want to.

Well then, here you go.

- And tell me your opinion. - Sure.

I got it!

What do you think?

Is this your first time writing poetry?

What kind of reaction is that?

No, it gives off a refreshing energy, which is good.

I think it's really good.

You're shaking!

So that means I messed up?

Does it mean I made a terrible piece now?

No, I mean you're in the testing phase right now.

Just try creating more pieces.

That's what I think.

You didn't reject it.

It doesn't matter, just teach me a few tricks.

Tricks?

There are no tricks.

You're a novelist, you must have some.

Hmm.

Whatever I want to say...

Yeah?

Just note it down.

I don't have anything special to say.

You don't?

No, anyway, it's faster to just say it.

Makes sense.

Let me think.

Write it with despair and intent to massacre.

That got scary.

Whatever! Give it back.

Let it stay with me, it cheers me up.

No!

But the word "Echo" here is really good.

Really?

Just "Echo"?

Why don't you expand the poem from that word?

Expand?

Yeah.

Any word that comes to mind from "Echo", express it shockingly.

Echo.

Echo.

Bathroom.

Karaoke.

Hmm.

Your turn.

Overpass tunnel.

Come on, echo.

Heave-ho, heave-ho! Highest point of the mountain.

Ripples of the lake.

Water dripping in a cave.

Center of a cloudy sky.

Volume of a wrong school announcement.

Light reflecting off someone's hand mirror onto the wall.

Empty school hallway.

La la la la la la, echo.

A taller umbrella.

Is an echo.

Totally unknown future.

La la la la la la, echo.

Ah, Morimoto.

Hi.

Still studying?

There is still time until tutoring, so I'm reading a book.

As expected of an honor student.

I'm escaping reality.

Do you need to escape?

Sometimes I wish I could go somewhere far away.

Huh?

What kind of songs did you sing?

What?

Well...

Just some meaningless songs.

I'm leaving first.

Please sing some meaningful songs too.

Okay.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Well, where are we going now?

Where should we go?

It should be worn from the bottom, right?

Maybe.

Asa, where are you?

Behind you.

- Help me pull it. - Okay.

Can you pull?

Be careful.

I can't reach.

Hey, what are you talking about?

I won't tell you.

Huh? Why?

Thank you.

Master, your book is very interesting.

Kasamachi, you're here?

You took a break last month, so I came to check on you.

Thank you for making time in your busy schedule.

Do you have time later?

Thank you, looking forward to it.

Me too. I'm looking forward to it too.

- This is mine. - Okay.

Why did she want to deliver the diary?

Love or something like that?

But I don't think there's anything to write.

Do you think it's time to give it to her?

Let me think.

But her mother passed away, so you should give it to her.

Tell her about the diary.

It depends on her to decide how to deal with it.

Asa.

How will she interpret those words written by that woman?

Knowing that she's that woman's child...

Somehow...

Things I couldn't understand erupt.

I don't understand.

You're complicating things again.

If I act thoughtlessly, I'll definitely regret it.

You can rely on me.

Isn't it great to help each other when we have problems?

Helping is simple.

It's difficult.

I am someone...

Who doesn't deserve people's help.

That's what I think.

How can you say such depressing things?

However, I want you to need me.

You...

I mean just...

I'm sorry.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Are you drunk?

I wanted to wait for you for dinner but I already ate.

I'm sorry.

Makio.

It's great to see you again.

I smell an unfamiliar scent.

Really?

The name "Asa"...

Means "new and beautiful things".

We went to great lengths to come up with this name.

I want you to know.

Congratulations, your lyrics were chosen.

Which lyrics did you stay up late for?

- This. - This one?

"Echoes everywhere"

"Unusual news"

"Taller umbrella"

"Lukewarm"

Well, that's it.

The words you used are very special.

It's really interesting that you can write lyrics that resonate with people.

Thank you very much.

I was really shocked.

After seeing it, I think it's much better than...

- I'm leaving now. Good work. - Goodbye.

Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

I voted for your poem.

- Huh? Really? - Yeah.

Mimori, can you compose a song for my poem and sing it too?

I'll upload it to YouTube.

That way you'll become as popular as Billie Eilish.

What are you talking about?

There are more than a million people in this world exactly like me.

No, that's not true.

I think you...

I don't want to expect too much from myself and then get disappointed.

See you later.

Asa.

Listen.

I'm dating someone now.

What?

I like...

A girl.

Aha.

Is that so?

Of course I support you.

For what?

I mean...

You don't know how to react.

Well...

I'm the first person you told this to, right?

Does everyone know or is it a secret?

I can't tell everyone.

Don't tell anyone.

Even I couldn't tell you at first.

I'm not prejudiced about this.

You are.

What? How?

I won't get a boyfriend.

So the first boyfriend won't exist for me.

But this is just...

That doesn't mean...

I don't intend to argue with you.

In fact I...

I just want to be myself in front of you.

I'm sorry.

I...

Must have said unpleasant things to you.

To be honest, you did.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

But I was already hurt.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

What should I do to make it up?

It's too late.

But I like this side of you.

Huh?

That means...

Oh.

Well, that's why I'm so sad.

You ask any boy in your class who they are close to, are they interested in you?

You're so conceited.

Tell me, what is that girl like?

I want to see her.

No.

Why?

Just because.

Might I hurt her?

Well, I'm afraid of that too.

How did you two meet?

We study at the same cram school.

Oh, so she's smart?

I guess so.

She's very considerate.

Very mature and stylish.

You're not like her.

Huh? How can you compare like that?

Ah! I want my legs to be longer.

What are you talking about so suddenly?

What I want to become in the future.

Oh, so you want long legs.

Yeah.

I want my legs to be longer.

And have an extraordinary aura.

And then...

I want to change the world!

You're just whining.

That's just me!

How about you, Emiri?

- Me? - Yeah.

Hmm, I don't know.

…I…

I want to be a capable person.

I want to take the first step in a cool way.

Then...

I want to hold hands with the person I love in front of everyone.

Then I hope to get married someday.

Start a family.

Huh?

Something like that.

Makio.

Why did you want to write novels?

Huh? What?

Nothing.

Guys, about the singer for the upcoming small concert.

Besides Mimori, are there any other first-year students who want to sing?

No one?

You can recommend someone else too.

Umm.

How about Takumi?

I heard her singing when we went to karaoke before.

Ah, I heard you were a choir member too.

Do you want to try?

No, I...

I play bass.

I don't think I can be a singer.

Oh come on! Even though you were recommended.

Is there anyone else, please?

Do you want to try it?

So how did you answer Asa?

I was stunned.

You're so rigid, that's why you took a break again this month.

Oh.

Makio, why did you want to write novels?

"I like to allow others to gather the courage to fight for someone else."

"That's why I want to write."

This is what you told me 10 years ago.

I... I didn't say that.

Look, Asa.

Asa!

Here!

Nana!

She's running.

Nana!

Hi.

Well, I say.

Hmm? What's up?

Having puberty problems?

Tell your sister.

Here it is! A monster wanting to absorb a young person's soul.

I wanted to be the club band's singer.

But I couldn't raise my hand.

Why?

I feel like...

It's a flashy role and I'm too shy for it.

And I don't dare.

Also my friend recommended me.

But I rejected it.

Oh, what are you doing!

You want to absorb a young person's soul but behave like this.

Oh, sorry.

But I understand her.

When you want to do something on your own initiative, you feel it's out of character.

Character, huh?

How painful!

I know that myself.

I really know but...

If you really want to do something.

Never think about what others say.

And just do it.

Just do it?

Hey, I want to hear your singing.

Huh? No, no.

- Why? Let me hear. - No, I can't.

- Why? - No.

- Let me hear. - No.

What are you looking for?

Is it hard to find something?

In the bag, on the desk

After searching everywhere, it's nowhere

Do you still want to continue?

How about dancing with me instead?

Towards dreams

Towards dreams

Wouldn't you like to go and see?

Towards dreams

Towards dreams

It makes no sense.

I understand your feelings, Morimoto.

But...

Even though I had perfect grades, I was rejected for being a woman.

Calm down.

This is a course...

That seems to require physical strength.

That makes no sense again!

Not all boys have physical strength!

Hayami is one of them.

But the organizer needs a boy to balance the course.

I don't understand.

Tell them this is unreasonable.

Okay, I'll say it.

I'll ask them to clarify this at the beginning of next year.

Don't be so upset.

Okay?

It's not good for you either.

Morimoto is so cool.

Sakamoto!

I'm sorry.

I'm so incompetent.

Do you want to see? Super strong six-pack abs.

How? You haven't exercised at all.

Probably you should exercise a bit.

I know.

I know how you feel.

Really?

Because you don't have anything in this area.

Sometimes I have something.

Hi.

Is the wine good?

It's good, do you want some too?

- Can I? - No.

You can't drink wine before 20.

You!

There's nothing left.

Hey, you two.

Did you get back together?

Are you going to get married?

Hmm.

Well...

I made a mistake before. I was too arrogant.

No, I was nagging and then exploded.

It's not like that.

So...

Are you two friends?

Best friend?

Partner?

Not clear yet.

What? Not yet?

Not yet.

We didn't grow up suddenly in one day.

Adults aren't as simple as you think.

Aha.

So what is the relationship between you and me?

Huh?

Relatives?

But is that enough?

Parents? Mom?

You already had parents.

But...

Anyway...

Your mother left a diary for you. Did you see it?

Huh? Diary?

Well.

I didn't intend to hide it.

But Kasamachi knew about it.

I wasn't sure when to give it to you.

Because it says to give it to you when you graduate from high school.

But you didn't have to hide it.

I'm sorry.

I should have told you from the start.

Do you want to read it now?

Now?

What if something bad is written in it?

Living with you now...

I can feel that you were raised with love by my sister.

She is gone now!

We don't know what she was thinking.

You're right.

My sister is gone and it's just my imagination.

Don't you hate my mom?

I'm sorry.

Tell me.

Why did you say you wanted to live with me at the funeral?

It was on a whim.

But you decided.

But I had no other answer at that time.

Was it because I would be pitied if I lived alone?

Are you showing off to me?

That's not true.

Or Kasamachi.

Or Nana.

They respect you a lot.

Everyone loves you, but no one loves me.

You are in everyone's heart.

But not the first priority.

Being the first person in someone's heart...

Is really a big deal.

I can't imagine it.

But when I opened your mother's diary... I understood.

This is the exam that determines class division next year.

Any absence in these two days will affect her continuing education.

Especially for Takumi, with the problem she has.

…I…

I intend to respect her choice.

Even if she regrets it in the future?

Makio.

Aren't you ashamed of immersing yourself in fantasy?

Why can't you even do this?

You're so useless.

Face reality.

Shut up.

Welcome back.

Hmm.

Come in.

Okay.

When was the last time you were here?

Dad's 10th anniversary?

You still kept this?

Because it's cute.

What is this?

A gift Asa gave me.

What happened?

Asa told me about what happened between you two.

Did she look disappointed?

It's hard to say.

Well, as a mother of a novelist.

I added a fictional aspect.

But you probably don't care what others think of you.

Do you think so?

Oh, so you do care.

How was raising a child for you?

So suddenly?

See, the tea turned out very good.

Here you go.

Here you go.

Did I really raise you well?

You're asking me now?

My sister kept telling me to face reality.

She asked me to harmonize with others.

And always looked down on me.

Minori had to go back and forth to the hospital.

She couldn't do what others could do.

Hospital?

When you were small, you always looked after the house alone, remember?

What?

Me?

So you don't remember.

Are you staying tonight?

But I didn't make dinner.

How about ordering food?

Listen.

I didn't get along with my sister.

So I can't be sad about her death.

But I can still hear about her past..., so...

You have a lot on your mind.

I'm sure you don't have time to hear other people's stories.

You really understand me.

Did you ever think who raised you?

It's you, Mom!

Huh?

What is this?

Just because.

Mom?

Mom!

Makio.

Why are you here?

I should be the one asking.

You ran away from school.

You can't be absent from school without notice.

I'm scared of reading that diary.

But I want to understand my mother.

So persistent!

What was your mother like?

Huh?

Although it's hard to understand by just listening.

I still wanted to hear about her.

First, unlike you, my mom was very tidy.

She was strict about organizing and cleaning.

Also her cooking.

What did you like about her cooking?

Fried chicken.

Cabbage rolls too.

Also, curry and gyoza.

For a while, she and Emiri's mother were into Korean idols.

Her?

Yeah, she watched Korean dramas and stuff.

Also, she told me about a scary story of a small monster.

What kind of monster?

I won't tell you.

Also my mom...

Huh? What else?

Asa, your mother...

Was a good mother.

You didn't know her?

Ah.

Let me ask you now.

What was your sister like?

Well...

"How come you can't even do this kind of thing?"

"No one will like a person like you."

What?

That was her catchphrase for me.

That's terrible.

Yeah.

I think she hated me too.

But she told me to do whatever I wanted every time.

She also suggested what I should do.

It made me uncomfortable somehow.

Yeah, sounds like her.

But maybe being a mother is like that.

What?

I think the word "mother" confused you.

Oh, yeah.

I wrote the script for the first stage play in middle school.

She threw it away without my permission.

Huh? Why?

I had no idea.

Maybe she was just provoking me?

She told me to face reality and stop daydreaming.

Didn't she say that out of jealousy?

No.

But after she humiliated you like that...

Did you still continue writing?

That's right.

In despair.

With intent to kill.

I wanted to die in my mind.

Sounds tough.

I told her not to impose her emptiness on others.

Emptiness?

My sister was always worried about other people's opinions.

She had nothing inside her.

Nothing.

Things she liked or things she wanted to do.

Even her own beliefs and opinions.

She acquired all of them for me.

Do you still hate my mom?

Yeah.

It's a strong feeling.

To hate her to this extent.

That's right.

That also means...

She has a special place in your mind?

If it was that simple, I wouldn't face it with such difficulty.

I see.

My feeling won't change.

I don't want to change it.

I don't want to.

If you could start over

Would anything change?

From what point?

Right from the beginning

Then go invent a time machine

But

We might never meet like this

Meet who?

Oh, what if I mess up?

Don't worry, there's always next time.

Definitely.

Yeah.

I'm getting nervous.

I'm sure you can do it.

Yeah.

I'm going.

Good luck.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Hey, are we late?

No, let's go.

By running?

Listen.

I'm going to perform today and tomorrow.

That's great.

So, Morimoto, please come and listen during lunch break.

Hmm.

I'll come if I can.

What?

You have to say for sure.

We run slow.

Bass is too heavy.

Class just started.

I think this is one of the good moments.

You are too nervous.

But...

I'm quitting the club this year.

Huh? Why?

Because I love music or something like that.

♪ Unusual news ♪

♪ Taller umbrella ♪

♪ Lukewarm water ♪

♪ Unusual weather report ♪

♪ Missing socks ♪

♪ Uninhabited island ♪

♪ Unfamiliar menu ♪

♪ Five o'clock chime ♪

♪ Small lies ♪

♪ Unfamiliar time ♪

♪ Good night ♪

♪ Wait for me tomorrow ♪

♪ Let me borrow the future in advance ♪

♪ I want to perform it with my voice ♪

♪ Unlimited echo ♪

♪ Running around with this body ♪

♪ Everything living on these hands ♪

♪ Are treasures that only I know about ♪

Asa.

Hoping that you will write, I started this diary.

When you graduate from high school, I can give it to you.

The name "Asa"...

Means "new and beautiful things".

We went to great lengths to come up with this name.

One day when you are in high school.

I want to share the small things that happened during high school.

Let's talk about my younger sister whom you really wanted to see.

Makio the novelist.

And about your grandmother.

Then...

Let's talk about your future.

Hey Asa.