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The weather is so nice I could cry.

I'm gonna drown from staring at this bIue sky.

Akane! You'll be late for school.

Akane.

I have a tummy ache. I'm not going to school.

Eh?

Doesn't feel like a fever.

Might be a cold. Want to see a doctor?

No. I'll be fine if I stay in bed.

OK. Have a good rest.

Huh? Hairpin?

Didn't you get the message from Rea Iast night?

We were aIl gonna wear our hairpins to school.

Especially since Rea's mom made them for us by hand.

Why didn't you wear it? Don't you like it?

I didn't see the message, I stayed at my grandmother's last night,

and left my phone at home.

Akane, good morning!

Morning.

Yay, you remembered to wear it!

The hairpin.

It feels Iike we're the hairpin squad!

- Yeah, a squad. - Right?

In here it says that Kama-neko...

I really didn't know. I wasn't lying.

So...y'know,

can you teIl them for me? PIease.

- Hey, are you coming over later? - Yeah! Yeah!

THE WONDERLAND

Gross!

Why would you sit on my face?!

Stupid Gorobe!

I'm hungry.

I uhh...

...welI...

Go wait on the terrace.

I'll make something for you.

I feel guilty...

Must be nice to be a cat.

So chilI.

Here you go.

Thanks for the food.

Housewives have it good too. So chiIl.

But stiIl, mom's cooking is so good.

How are you feeIing?

Uh, my headache is feeling better.

Wasn't it your stomach?

I also had a headache.

Could you run a smalI errand for me?

Hmm?

Can you go visit Chii?

Huh, why?

Why do I have to visit Chii?

Why?!

Because...

...tomorrow is your birthday, right?

I asked Chii to prepare a present for you.

So l want you to go pick it up.

You mean I have to go get my own present?

That's weird.

Absolutely not!

WeIl, ride safeIy.

Have a safe trip!

"Restaurant"

"Chii's Curiosities"

I don't think you understand.

I like this one better.

But, I'm sure this one suits you better than that one.

Pick this one.

When I stayed at a littIe hotel in a smaIl town in Bolivia,

there was an old man who made beautiful combinations of precious stones.

I fell in love with this at once and asked him if I could buy it,

but he said it wasn't finished.

But I Ioved this so much I kept pursuing him.

He finally agreed to swap it for my chocolate.

Upon returning to Japan I customized it for use with a light bulb.

I like it so much.

If you really cherish it, I can part with it.

That witch is trying to selI something.

How much?

Hmm...

Ten dolIars.

So cheap! !

What a rip-off! !

She just swapped chocoIate for that.

Anyway, pIease try it out.

If you Iike it you can pay me later.

Why did you think this would suit me?

Because it's not finished.

Akane?! No way!

Where have you been? How are you?

Long time no see.

We met last month.

When you visited with some stinky durian sweets from Thailand.

Oh, did I?

Hmm? Not yet.

Still a baby's shape.

What is it?

Don't worry.

It'll fill out in a year or two.

Ah, is that from your mom?

Thank you.

- So, what's happening today? - Huh?

Your birthday present?

I'm not sure I got an order like that.

Are you going away again?

To a fIea market in Sorgues in the South of France.

I've wanted to go there for some time.

It's such a beautiful place, don't you think?

- Do you want something to drink? - Nope.

Okay.

I'm not good at being with Chii, but I Iove this place.

Hmm?

What? A piece of the Berlin Wall?

Don't think so.

Eh?

Chii!

What, what's wrong?

I'm stuck... really stuck.

Did you hear a knock just now?

I don't know. Focus on this!

- Huh? - Hmm?

From the basement?

You have a basement?

lt's an original feature, just used for storage now.

Woah!! !

This passage is unbearable and difficult to navigate.

Who are you?

Why are you in my basement?

Are you a thief?

I'll call the poIice.

Ah wait, I am nothing Iike that.

Hmm?

Um?

I wonder if you are a bit too old...

I'm calIing them.

I am searching for the Goddess of the Green Wind.

Huh?!

I mean the girl who fits that hand print.

What are you doing? So rude!

You're the rude one!

You are not the one I seek.

Hey!

I see...

Pipo, weIl done.

Thank you very much.

Master Hippocrates.

Chii, did that figurine just talk?

Uhh, it seems so?

My body is so stiff from staying still alI morning.

Did it fIy?

It seems so.

I am sorry for the delay in introducing myself. My name is Hippocrates.

This is my apprentice, Pipo.

Nice to meet you. l am Pipo.

It said, "Nice to meet you."

Oh, welI it's the first time we've met.

Yep, I'm sure it's the first time we met.

Huh?

We come from a world beyond, which is connected to that basement.

But I am sure you do not know what I am taIking about.

I mean...

I am sure you will not believe it...

Amazing! ! !

Eh?

You're talking about an alternate worId?

We know from noveIs and films about a cIose yet totalIy different world.

Do you mean that one?

Is it part of the multi-verse?!

Connected to here?

I've Iived here since l was born, but never knew this.

Since when? Hey, since when?

S...Since the distant past.

I feel ripped off.

I can't believe something so unbelievable was beneath my feet.

TelI me what it looks like.

What does the world beyond look like?

Can we please focus on me?

Oh, I forgot.

Superior-looking man, please help her.

Just relax.

Hmm?

I'm terribly sorry, but I must ask you to come with us immediately.

Eh?

It is your destiny to be the Goddess of the Green Wind.

What is this guy even talking about?

Seriously.

Hey you, you can't just ask a little girI to follow you out of the bIue.

- Shall I go? - Huh?

You are not the Goddess.

We know it's a very sudden request,

but our world is facing a major crisis.

You're only one who can save us.

Oh, sorry.

I don't know about that stuff.

I don't have that much power!

Please wear this.

What is this? It's heavy!

It really suits you, Goddess.

Huh?

lt is called the "Momentum Anchor."

It took me three days and three nights

to make this masterpiece using a secret element.

Mr. Hippocrates is famous throughout our world as the greatest aIchemist.

An alchemist?!

It's my first time meeting one.

When you wear this, even if you feeI a desire to go backwards

it helps you move forward.

I did well in creating this wonderful piece.

I don't want this.

What?! Argh!

Hippocrates is the only who can relieve you of that neckIace.

So let's go now!

I'm not going!

Follow me, Goddess.

I... I... I...

I'm coming too! !

Wait!

Master Hippocrates.

The spider's road.

This is taking too long.

Don't worry,

This is the spider who controIs time so it won't attack you.

That's not our route.

Hurry up, Goddess.

Excuse me?

I'm not a Goddess. I'm just Akane.

Is everyone okay?

I'm... not okay! ! !

Why have we arrived here?

It is not our wish.

There are two entrances to this worId.

This is the old one.

I heard that a long time ago a Iot of big

birds flew around here and made this tower.

Hey...that big bird...

Eggs!

It's trying to protect its eggs.

Don't worry, we wouldn't dream of eating your eggs sunny side up.

H-Honestly.

They're way too big to eat anyway.

Did it understand me?

Chii!

Don't move.

Now, let us descend quietly.

Are you alright, Akane?

Oooh.

Hmm?

An armored mouse.

Mother!

My sweater!

You're up to no good again?

Zan-Gu!

It's Hippocrates...

Pipo also.

It's these losers again.

What the heIl's that?

Akane!

My legs!

Hey! Do something!

We scared the crap outta you.

- The eggs! - Don't.

Master Hippocrates!

Sheep grass!

Whoo! Got it! Got it!

What now?

Oh, the vilIage sheep.

You're all going to help us.

They're huge!

Don't move.

Draw back now.

Ya got it.

Completely unpIeasant creatures.

Your egg is safe.

I see.

Look after it.

She realIy did it.

Master Hippocrates.

Thank you very much for rescuing us from such a dangerous situation.

This is the mayor and his mother from the nearby vilIage of Cockscomb.

- It's sooo fIuffy. - Yeah.

IncredibIe! What's that?

Cockscomb field.

The village is beyond it.

It really is like a fairy tale land.

For generations, this village has had sheep, which they sheer for their wool.

They dye it with cockscomb pigment and then knit it into sweaters and scarfs.

Oh, it's dyed.

Cute!

HeIlo.

- HeIlo. - HeIlo.

Such a pretty color.

Thank you.

It seems so peaceful. What's endangering this worId?

Baa!

It's starting to lose its color.

Its color?

The field is withering away.

The sheep fIeece is getting coarse. Cockscomb fIowers are...

Why?

Water.

Water?

Everything in this world is granted Iife because of the water.

Life means color.

If the water circulates properly the beautiful colors can thrive, but...

Master Hippocrates.

The Great AIchemist.

Master Hippocrates.

It's been so long.

We need your help.

Master Hippocrates, you are our onIy hope. Everyone says so.

EspeciaIly since Master Kamadoma isn't around.

I understand.

That is why I brought the Goddess of the Green Wind.

The Green Wind?

That legend...

Goddess!

What? No!

About 600 hundred years ago something similar happened.

There was a drought, the coIor was gone, and alI the people were in despair.

At that time, a girl appeared Iike the wind and saved the vilIage.

She became known as the Goddess of the Green Wind amongst the vilIagers.

The Iegend has passed from generation to generation.

No...

No!

No! No!

There's no way I would be able to save this world!

Chii, let's go home. I want to go home.

I want to take these back to my shop.

I'm going home!

I want to see my mom and dad!

Huh?

Going home...

But the tower's stairs were destroyed.

What?!

It would take two days by carriage to get to the other exit.

See?

So let's just stay here tonight.

It's ready.

We prepared a light dinner for you.

Come this way.

Please help yourselves and enjoy.

What about your mother?

She had to take care of something.

Please don't worry and enjoy your dinner.

WeIl then, thank you for the food.

Hmm? Is this...?

Chestnut soup!

Akane, you have to try it.

DeIicious!

Isn't it?!

A few hours ago, my mother and I were on our way to the next town's fair

with that sweater.

That sweater from earIier?

The one that was stoIen?

Yes. My mother is the best knitter,

but recently it has started to trouble her eyes.

She said that sweater wouId be the Iast thing she would make.

They stoIe such a precious sweater?

Despicable.

RecentIy, sweaters from the viIlage are not selling welI.

A rumor spread that the color and quality was bad.

We didn't have poor products at the market.

But even so...

Now, with everyone's livelihood at risk,

my mother insisted on knitting once again.

So we thought it best to enter the contest at the Sakasa Tongari market.

Oh, that's a good idea.

People from all over the world will gather for that market.

If it couId win the contest it would be famous all over the world.

Sakasa Tongari?

This one.

By the way, we have had much trouble with Zan-Gu.

That armored mouse started the weird events.

What kind of creatures are they?

Over the last 6 months,

they have been popping up here and there, causing trouble and being vioIent.

Most likely they are some scoundrels from the town Nibi.

Nibi?

It's best to stay away from there.

It's a very dangerous pIace.

Hey you!

You little brat!

WeIl done me.

You'll continue working for me, Voudan.

I can't make decent steeI with this junk.

Oooh, so scary.

Can you finish these in two days?

There's still not enough iron.

I'll collect it for you. I just need you to make it fast.

When you ask for somthi--

If you can't compIete it...

You'Il be in trouble.

I'll collect the iron.

Doropo. Let's go.

Yes sir!

This place is Cockscomb.

And here, at the center of the world, is called the TimeIess Rain castle.

In the castle, the King of the Timeless Rain takes care of the worId.

The royaI family has wisely managed the

water for generations without having to use force.

Because of this, we have lived peacefully and enjoyed full lives.

About five years ago the king and queen died one after the other.

The IittIe prince was left behind alI alone.

For the past year, he hasn't made a singIe appearance.

Why? Is there a reason?

Everyone says that he's sick and must stay in bed aIl the time.

He probabIy fell iIl from grief over his parents' death.

It is said that for the last few months

his power has waned and that is affecting the water.

Can't you find some way to heal him?

You are an alchemist, aren't you?

The wizard Kamadoma lives in the TimeIess Rain castle.

We cannot go there, since in this world

the wizard and the alchemist protect different areas.

You mean like a turf war?

For heaven's sake.

Then, why don't you ask the wizard Kamadoma to do something?

Chii!

Ah, well...

He felI into a deep sleep at the time of this crisis.

What, is he dead?

No, we don't mean that.

Mr. Kamadoma hadn't had a wink of sleep for three years,

but suddenIy he fell asleep for a year now.

Is he hibernating?

- Yes - Like a bear.

- You're right.

Useless.

I feel sleepy now.

Can I sleep now?

You're too reIaxed...

I haven't finished my story yet!

Oh, right.

Keep it brief.

I had to bring Akane here because I need her to save the prince.

Eh? Save...the prince?

- Romantic. - How?!

Akane.

This is the Goddess of the Green Wind who appeared 600 years ago.

Neither Kamadoma nor I seem to be able to heal the prince.

Only the Goddess of the Green Wind can cure him.

That's a big catch.

I need more.

Get out of our way!

Reverse it.

What?

C'mon c'mon!

If you're bad at magic, don't use it.

That's why I wanna practice now.

This is my skill.

I envy you.

I wish I'd had a wonderful adventure like this when I was your age.

- I want to go home. - You're not going to see the prince?

I'm not.

But in that case, this world...

Somebody... somebody.

Mother.

What's wrong?

Oh, my mother...

Excuse me.

She's been making a sweater...

- Pipo. Medicine. - Yes.

- Put her to bed. - Yes.

Please wait a moment.

I desperately want to finish this sweater tonight.

Take it easy.

My eyes are failing and my body is weak now, but...

I want to finish this sweater and go to the Sakasa Tongari market.

lf you push yourseIf too hard what wilI happen if your body gives out?

You're the mayor of this village

so you have to think of its future more than mine.

Here, this will perk you up.

Popo.

I'lI deliver her sweater for you.

There's no need! That's my job.

You stay beside your mother.

Also, it is on our way as the market is very close to the Timeless Rain castle.

Akane, don't you agree?

Eh? I don't...

- Agreed? - Okay.

Chii!

What are you doing?

Yoga. Corpse pose.

You want to try it too?

Corpse?!

No thanks!

What a wonderful car. It wilI be a huge help.

I'm glad it can aid you.

Some food and water for you.

Thank you.

What are these?

Warmer clothes since you have to pass through a cold region.

Oh?

Hey Mr. Popo, is your mother alright?

Although she looks very tired she's sleeping welI now.

Rest assured.

I'm counting on you to deliver that sweater.

Yes, this sweater makes me warm just hoIding it.

How can I say it... It's so gentIe and nice.

Thank you for your kind words. I'll teIl my mother.

Now then, we must be off.

We have to be in time for the contest.

I've loaded the car for you.

Hurry. Get in.

WeIl. Step on it.

Mr. Chauffeur

- Bye for now! - Take care!

- Take care of the prince please. - Goodbye!

See you, fluffy boys.

That was such a nice place.

Yeah.

The scenery is gradualIy changing.

Suddenly it's so cold.

So warm and cute!

It suits you both.

So cute! ! !

It's coming.

What is that?

Get out!

I think it's best to stay put...

No... out!

That way!

Get down and curl up.

Phew.

That was intense.

- Thank you so much. - No probIem.

Thank you Mr. Hippocrates. For protecting us.

WeIl... it was nothing.

Do sandstorms happen often?

They happen occasionally here in the Land of the Red Wind.

But It's the first time I've encountered such a massive one like that.

The Iack of water circulation is making it very dry here as weIl.

There is nothing more we can do today.

We wilI start again tomorrow at sunrise.

Okay.

Wait, wait, that means we're camping here?

That's right.

What?! What about a shower? Or toilet?

No way! Not happening!

This is the best part of the adventure.

Hey, Chii.

Hooray!

You're amazing Mr. Hippocrates!

Hmm? I guess aIchemists are pretty useful after all.

We must make up for lost time. Let's go!

Okay!

C'mon Akane.

The dirty snow is getting worse.

Mmm... we have to hurry.

So warm.

Pardon me, may we stay for the night?

Ya got money for ya stay?

I am Hippocrates, the alchemist.

- It's beautiful, isn't it? - Yeah.

I thought ya were travelin' clowns.

Clowns?

Y'know there's a water shortage. Makin' things expensive.

You can't use the bath or washing area, just drinking water.

Honey! He's the very famous alchemist.

I see! I see! My humbIest apologies about this.

We'll arrange our best room for you and prepare hot water as welI. Of course!

Can you prepare a warm meal for them?

We'll bring out a warm stew!

Mr. Hippocrates, aren't you eating?

I wiIl go to the nearby fuel station.

Go rest after you've finished eating.

We have an early start tomorrow.

See you soon, sir.

You drank too much!

No alcohol, no life.

What the...

You guys!

Give me food.

Who're you guys?

Don'tcha know the great Zan-Gu?

You're so outta touch.

What kind of food...?

Human food.

I'll bring it right away!

Thank you for your patience!

Hooray!

The water?

Water... well we haven't got enough, so we are struggling...

What an easy score!

What the heIl!

Sorry to bother.

Are you okay?

It's nothing serious. By the way, both of you...

What are they up to?

You look exactly Iike Voudan.

My brother told me the details.

This is powerful.

It'll smash that weIl into tiny pieces.

I don't want any troubIe.

I know. WiIl this heIp?

It'll do.

Do you need to check the quaIity?

You'd better leave quick.

Zan-Gu, what are you up to?

Alchemist. This does not concern you.

A well... The Timeless Rain Well.

Where the Prince performs the ceremony.

We are facing terribIe times because of that prince.

So much for our sick, rainmaking, royaI savior.

If the well is blown up, the water should flow again.

Ridiculous.

I cannot let you go.

Shoot! What happened to me?

Doropo, you...

I'm just practicing my magic.

He'll turn back eventually.

So annoying!

When I first saw you l knew you were not a human from this world.

I'm from the neighboring world.

Do you know about our world?

No. From ages past there were stories

passed down the generations about your world.

It is said there is a world similar to ours, which is aImost Iike a mirror world.

Really.

However, it diverged at one point in time.

I suppose your world rapidly changed when the steam train was invented.

It didn't happen here?

This world did not change much even though the steam train appeared.

We live in a leisurely and simple way, as we always have.

Why didn't it change?

We were happy enough as we were I suppose.

I love life here.

I'm content to see Iarge snowflakes fall, which are embIematic of this region.

However, the beautifuI Iarge snow flakes are almost non-existent now.

Something is amiss I am afraid.

Hasn't Hippocrates returned yet?

I'll go and pick him up.

He's a bit too late.

I'm coming with you.

I'll come too.

Thank you for your tale mister.

I can see there's enough coal here.

I heard Mr. Hippocrates went to buy the coal and left soon after.

Where is he now?

It really feels like spring.

It feeIs so nice!

This area is called the Time of the Leaf Bud,

where we wilI spot Mr. Hippocrates' house soon.

This is aIso where I'm from.

It's so easy to spot Hippocrates' house.

The other round ones are our homes, schools and workplaces.

It's like the fruit of the tree. Cute!

By the way, it Iooks bossy just like Hippocrates.

She realIy speaks her mind.

How indecent of me. Like a rude simpleton.

Maybe Mr. Hippocrates will be at home.

I don't think so.

He's not there since the IittIe window is closed.

He's so irresponsible.

We're only here because he asked us to come with him.

I didn't invite YOU!

Anyway, let's move on.

Why are we in such a rush?

Because tomorrow morning is the Drop Mist Ceremony.

Drop Mist?

Yes, and we desperately need the prince to attend the ceremony.

That's why.

It seems Zan-Gu and his sidekick passed this way.

They probably went to the Sakasa Tongari market.

The castle is just over this mountain range.

There's still a Iong way to go.

Yeah we need to get there before sunset.

Shoo, shoo, shoo.

Ugh, there have been way too many flies since yesterday.

Aand...hit!

I missed that stupid bug.

What a woman. Terrifying.

Oh, I remember now. There's a short cut ahead to the left.

The place where I bashed it.

I showed you!

Thanks for your help.

Stupid idiot!

Wait Chii, we're too close to the edge.

It's close here too!

It's impossibIe. Let's go back.

Oh, no no.

We've no choice but to go ahead.

No!

Hey! Wait, wait, wait!

Hey, do you have a boy you Iike at school?

- What? - Just chatting.

- Do you? - No.

They're so childish.

Maybe in a few years you'll change your mind and be madly in love.

- Never! - It'lI happen! You're stiIl just a kid.

Love is love.

"I want to be lost in love with someone."

"He said he loves free girls",

but now he says, "You are way too free".

"Such a nasty man, don't you think Midori?"

Oh him! I remember that.

Wait! Stop! !

I'll definiteIy find happiness.

It's so nice driving on a bridge that doesn't swing.

-TotaIly. - Feel free to breeze through here.

Okay!

Huh?

That was such a shock.

Please warn us about these things in advance.

I didn't think you'd beIieve me.

So what happens now?

We'll need to move it.

What... to where?

With this you'll be abIe to breathe and stay dry in the water.

In the water?

Let's go together.

Alright.

That's dangerous...

I'lI go first.

I'll go on ahead of you...

The water leveI has gone down quite a bit here.

Where has the Duke gone?

He told me he's going to see the prince right now.

- Lock it. - Yes.

- Is the Prince still not here yet? - Correct.

What does it mean when even Ron is not here?

Truly, Master Kamadoma is much too irresponsible.

While the prince is trapped within an iron doll, he's fast asleep!

On the day before the Drop Mist Ceremony,

He was supposed to return to his originaI form.

I thought he was supposed to, but ...

We're off to the ceremony.

Where?

The water weIl at Sakasa Tongari market.

Will the prince be there too?

Has he been cured?

I don't know.

We'll find out when we see him.

Well, we're going to Sakasa Tongari market anyway.

Oh... what... this fly...?

Yes, it's me.

You should know as you're my apprentice.

This fIy's got a funny mustache.

I don't like flies. Get rid of it.

Oops sorry, shoo.

Foiled again!

A cat?

Master Kamadoma is very found of cats.

People who come from outside have to pass through this guard house.

- Guard house? - It's like immigration I suppose.

Next!

Stop right here.

What's inside this package?

A sweater for the contest.

You may pass!

Wait!

Not that one.

- Gorobe! - It's him!

We wiIl start the triaI.

Huh, trial? With Gorobe?

You laughed didn't you?

No, no, no. I did not Iaugh.

Oh yeah, I remember, I have something nice.

Here!

Here you go.

There, there.

She's definitely a witch.

Hey you, don't let her tame you!

It's a trial. A trial!

- You. - Huh?

GuiIty.

Wha- why?

Hang on a minute, this girl...

What? What has Akane been accused of?

You pulled an innocent cat's taiI.

- Did you? - Yeah...

So, I sentence you for this crime.

Huh?!

Will you promise not to do it again?

I promise! I promise!

Never again!

Seal of love!

Chii, you were laughing too much.

Don't tease Gorobe anymore.

Exciting, isn't it?

Hey, can we take a quick look?

The sweater contest is more important.

Come on. Just for a little bit.

You're such a kid.

Where do I take this?

Oh, over there.

We're going to the welcome cat tent two floors down!

Stay nearby.

Yes, ma'am!

So fast.

- What's that? - The Timeless Rain well.

The prince wilI prepare for the Drop Mist ceremony in that tent.

Here you are.

Umm, this is a very good sweater

Dyed with cockscomb flower and very warm...

Master Kamadoma has not woken up.

The prince is still not himself.

We have to carry out the ceremony.

Without faiI.

How are we supposed to get in there?

Master Kamadoma! ! !

This is dried scalIop.

It goes great with a drink!

Please swap for this.

Super useful wet tissues.

This one's realIy warm!

So, please give me a freebie.

Oh, Chii, where did you go?

It seems the prince is definiteIy here.

l felt so uneasy when I heard the rumor that he was ill.

No matter what ails him, we'll be fine if he carries out the ceremony.

Ah, you're right.

Hey, has the ceremony ever failed?

Yes, a few times in its long history.

If it fails...

Hey, catch that shrimp!

Dammit!

- It's him! - PIease folIow him.

Hurry!

That guy...I think I might know him...

We went to the same school. His name was Ron...

Somehow he was always bothering me.

After graduation?

I think l'd like to be an aIchemist.

Then l want to be the greatest wizard in the world!

I heard a rumor that he became an apprentice to Master Kamadoma.

He doesn't Iook like one though.

There is a guard house ahead. He'll be caught soon.

Huh? Why?!

-Ah... -Cats aIways sIeep well huh...

The armored mouse! Which means...

Yeah, then Zan-Gu's here too.

I snatched some food for us.

It's finally time.

What are they going to do?

I'll lip read.

- Huh? - Don't move.

It'll be absoluteIy fine.

The armored mouse's new cannon wilI smash that welI easiIy.

Ha!

"It's gonna be so much fun"

What shouId we do? They're going to destroy the weIl.

Is that serious?

That well is essential for this worId.

Hey, you're not eating?

I know how you're feeIin', but we decided to do it.

It is the cause of aIl the trouble.

You said if it's gone we don't gotta destroy any more

The shining bug is dead.

It's fine. We onIy need one or two.

Wh-wh-what the heck.

You're mad?

It's not my probIem.

What are you doing?

No one may enter--!

Master Kamadoma!

We've been waiting for you. Quickly, the prince...

Ahh, I slept well.

I'll teIl you one good thing.

That is not the prince.

What?!

Such poor magic.

The plating has been removed.

Where has she gone?

WeIl, she'll come back if I wait.

What a great haul.

It's impossible. We can't stop them on our own.

Even if they have a cannon, it's useless without ammo.

I'll try to distract them.

Steal the shells while I'm doing that.

This one. Probably...

I've got a colleague.

It's so strange to love carrots even as a fly.

Did I say colleague?!

I've almost turned into a proper fIy.

Hmm?

How reckless.

The Momentum Anchor has become a probIem.

What're you gonna do?

You're doin' it now?

I thought you were going to do it tomorrow in front of everyone.

Hey, Zan-Gu!

You don't understand me at all.

I don't understand! I don't, but...

You are just the bottom of the wizard cIass.

The best you could do was change me into an ugly monster.

Sorry...

I'm sorry...

But I gave it everything I had!

I just wanted you to be happy.

I didn't want the prince to hate me.

Hey, do something.

You're a wizard aren't you?

But... but...

If you could make me talk, you can change me back.

Hey, hurry up.

I am Zan-Gu now. I'm no longer the prince!

Master Kamadoma should be waking up soon...

Then I'lI really be in trouble.

We'll smash Kamadoma as well.

That's impossible!

Stop!

It's important to you, isn't it?

Please don't destroy it.

You're just an outsider.

If the water doesn't flow, all of this world wiIl dry up!

Shut up, shut up! It's none of your business.

Ron.

It's been a Iong time hasn't it?

What are you talking about? I don't know Ron.

I'm sure you know.

If the Timeless Rain well is destroyed, there will be serious consequences.

The forest where we grew up wilI die.

Our families and friends wilI be in despair.

I don't think you're any friend of mine.

I think of you as a friend.

Ah, the prince and Ron are nearby.

- Are you sure? - I wilI pick them up immediateIy.

No, that is the prince's decision.

But still, we have to break the speIl.

Shut up, shut up! Don't be so bold you little punk!

Ron!

- Mr. Hippocrates! - Akane!

Master Hippocrates!

Come here. It will only get more wild.

- Pipo, carrot. - Okay. Ron.

To the exit.

Master Hippocrates!

Hey, stop. Let me out!

Try stopping me.

Huh?

Try stopping me if you are the Goddess of the Green Wind.

They are frightened.

They are nothing, like dirt.

Like you.

No!

We wiIl die soon anyway.

Even so...

Hold on. We'll smash into the waIl.

Out of my way.

This is not what you shouId be doing.

First platoon go up the stairs. Everyone else protect here.

You were afraid, weren't you?

Scared of the Drop Mist ceremony.

It was my destiny to be here, but I didn't want to accept it.

My father, grandfather and great-grandfather saw success at

their Drop Mist ceremonies.

So I thought it wouId be my turn one day.

However, my defiance suddenly began to grow.

My parents died one after the other.

Sometimes I'd sneak out of the castle and go to Nibi.

There l ran into some delinquents.

As the Drop Mist ceremony approached, my fear and anger increased.

I suppose Kamadoma got worried too, as it coincided with his deep sIeep.

He confined me inside an iron doIl.

If you destroy that well will your fear and anger go away?

I'll help you with the Drop Mist ceremony.

I'm supposed to be the Goddess of the Green Wind,

like you said.

So I'll help you. It will go welI.

I passed through so many villages and towns before I got here,

and I was surprised to see how beautiful it was.

Such a beautiful world of color.

My worId has advanced science

so now it's very convenient and inconvenient.

The colors of the cockscomb flowers make me so excited.

The stars in the night sky make my heart pound.

but we've forgotten everything like that.

So please... protect this world.

You are the only one who can do this.

You're not Zan-Gu anymore.

I'm back now.

The prince is back!

Sorry for leaving you aIone.

- Were you scared? - No.

Mr. Hippocrates, I think we should give the prince a Momentum Anchor.

But...

I know that it's top secret.

But the anchor made me brave.

Mr. Hippocrates, I'm sure you can do it.

You're the best alchemist in this world.

However, I can only make it in my laboratory.

- Chii, I'm sorry. - Don't worry, just get in.

What's that?

Very strong fuel made from extremely valuable dragon's dung.

Dragon... dung?

Let's fly.

My lab is on the second floor.

I lit the fire for you.

Slowly, but keep stirring.

Take in the moonlight.

Then pray in your mind.

- From deep in your mind. - Yes.

Master Hippocrates.

Keep it steady.

Hey, by the way, where were you after the snowy town?

We've arrived.

Mr. Kamadoma, it's time to change your clothes.

- Are you alright? - Yes.

- Stop. - Oh, Mr. Hippocrates.

Excuse me.

- What's this about? - It's fine.

Akane.

Sorry for being Iate.

This Momentum Anchor is for you.

- May I? - Sure.

So now we match.

If you almost Iook back, this wiIl heIp you move forward.

This power helped me get here.

So that I couId meet you. So trust in it.

I wiIl trust it.

Give her the mantle of the Goddess of the Green Wind.

Yes, sir.

So, what happens if the Drop Mist Ceremony faiIs?

- He will lose his life. - What?!

But by giving his life,

he wiIl ensure the world will be filled with water until the next generation.

The royaI rain famiIy has been tied to water for many generations.

I'm sure the prince is well aware of this.

- Scared? - No.

What?

The ceremony failed.

I have to dedicate my body to the welI.

Hey, wait a second! That's so brutal.

Let him stop!

You're saying that brutal events do not happen in your world?

It's fine, Akane.

Thank you.

FareweIl.

Akane!

WeIl done, prince.

l saw your admirable resolution as the rain king.

Congratulations.

Show your gratitude to that girl.

She's brave.

I wiIl.

Akane!

Don't worry. I won't jump any more.

Akane, let me go!

The Drop Mist Ceremony!

Over there is the hand print...

...of the Goddess of the Green Wind from 600 years ago.

Aw, I thought we had fixed it.

The Goddess aIways trips at the same point.

I have to give back the Momentum Anchor.

No need.

That anchor is long gone.

I gave you an opportunity,

but in the end you moved forward of your own free will.

So you're saying you're a fake?

How rude.

No matter how precious a thing, it's nothing without the user's mind.

That's the most important thing.

That's not a good excuse.

- Anyway, let's go. - Okay.

Umm, I have a favor to ask of you both.

- Thank you very much. - No problem.

Master Hippocrates!

Do you feel jealous?

Don't be ridiculous.

Akane, this is for you.

This is a gift for the guest of the King of Rain.

Thank you so much.

- Pipo. - Yes.

We've been gone for three days, so Midori and everyone must be worried about us.

Oh you're right.

You needn't worry about it.

One day here is only one hour in your worId.

Oh, really?

That means next time we come here...

We wiIl be gone.

However, this world wilI Iikely not change at alI.

That much I can say.

That music will guide you.

Now look forward and go quickIy. Never Iook back.

Akane! Chii!

Thank you, Hippocrates and Pipo.

Oh, that's where you were!

Chii, I'm going home.

Take care.

Who are you?

I arrived a few minutes ago.

Remember, you recommended this lamp?

When I took it home it was perfect.

So I'd really Iike to buy it now.

Ah, you left these and you didn't come back straight away.

I'm sorry I made use of your things, but I found the vase in your kitchen.

- I'Il give you that. - Eh?

So could you look after my shop for a while.

Huh?

- I'Il have a little nap. - Eh? Wait...!

Play something to make me sleepy.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Mum, thanks for the loveIy birthday present.

Hmm?

Hey, Mom...

The world is big isn't it?

It is.

The world is so beautiful, isn't it?

It is.

It's been a long time since I felt so close to my mom.

My world has expanded a little bit.

I have that kind of feeling now.

Maybe...

Mayu Matsuoka as Akane Uesugi

Anne as Chii Uesugi

Kumiko Aso as Midori Uesugi

Nao Toyama as Pipo

Keiji Fujiwara as Zan-Gu

Akiko Yajima as Dropo

Masachika Ichimura as Hippocrates

Original Story by Sachiko Kashiwaba, "Chika Shitsu Kara no Fushigi Na Tabi"

(A Strange Journey from the Basement), pubIished by Kodansha Bluebird Paperbacks

Screenplay: Miho Maruo

Character / Visual Design: Kuvshinov IIya

Art Director: Takashi Nakamura

Music: Harumi Fuuki

Subtitles: Andrew P. Kirkham & Kazumi Kirkham

Director: Keiichi Hara