Original subtitles

Please hand your tickets and fare to station personnel.

Please mind your step when disembarking.

YONEZAWA

Yonezawa. This is Yonezawa.

Transfer here to the Yamagata Shinkansen and Yonesaka Line.

Don't forget your belongings...

- Excuse me. - Yes, sir.

YONEZAWA STATION

- Hey. Mashima... - Mashima!

Hey. Morning practice?

Yeah. You don't have morning practice?

Our high school lost the tournament. So no practice right now.

Then come watch us.

Nah, I'd only make you nervous.

Snow?

MY ONI GIRL

Did you see that? It started snowing on the way to school.

I did. Was that freak weather or what?

I forgot my homework!

I left it on my desk even though it was done!

Really? I don't believe you.

It's true.

I didn't finish mine either. Fell asleep before I was done.

- Hiiragi. - This is today's homework. Want to see?

For real? Let me see.

I'll copy it quick. Hold on!

Me too!

"...it is but dew. How I wish I could vanish like it."

This last part expresses regret,

as in "I wish I could..."

All right.

Pair up with the person next to you

and draw each other's portrait.

Let's do it.

- You're next to me. - Right.

- Yatsuse, you're stuck with me. - Okay.

Gym monitors, please sweep the floor.

I'll help too.

Seriously?

We gotta be somewhere after this. Can you handle this?

Okay.

Thanks. Let's go.

Thanks a lot.

Huh?

Yatsuuse.

Over here.

I'll owe you big time!

No way! They'll find out for sure.

You're the only one I can ask.

Okay?

Yatsuse. Are you ready?

Just stick to our story and ad-lib the rest.

All right, let's go!

Come on, smile!

They're here. Ai!

- Long time no see. - Sorry we took so long.

No worries.

So this must be...

My boyfriend, Yatsuse. I brought him like I promised.

Nice to meet you. I'm Hiiragi Yatsuse.

Isn't this wonderful?

I didn't think you'd really bring him.

I was worried you couldn't back down because you made it all up.

He's a freshman too?

- Are you in the same class? - No.

- Who approached who first? - Well...

They totally knew.

Having you act like my boyfriend was a stretch.

- I'm sorry. - That's okay.

It's my fault for making such a weird request.

But I was wondering. Have you ever had a girlfriend?

- No. - I see.

If you do get one, treat her right, okay?

Thanks for today.

Sure.

I'd like to depart, so...

Hang on. I know it's here somewhere.

The other passengers are waiting.

Where is it?

She's...

- Please, miss. I really need to... - Excuse me.

I can pay her fare if that's okay.

Are you with her?

- Yes, I am. - Who are you?

You're a lifesaver.

Never mind. I'll walk.

- Ouch! - You can go now.

Really? Sorry about that.

All aboard!

That hurt.

Why did you try to help me?

You looked like you needed it.

Well, I didn't.

I see.

I guess I just wanted to help.

Oh right. I better get home.

Have a safe trip home.

I just realized I actually do need help!

So... what's your name?

Tsumugi.

What's yours?

Hiiragi.

This is where I live.

It's huge!

I feel like I'm imposing.

You said you wanted to come over.

Did I?

Well, whatever.

It's eating it!

I'm glad you came before I made dinner.

We're having croquettes, right?

Yeah. I thought I'd have Hiiragi's girlfriend try them.

Oh, I'm not his girlfriend.

Wait, you're not?

What a letdown.

But stay for dinner since you're here.

I'm home.

- Welcome home. - Daddy!

So you must be Hiiragi's girlfriend.

Apparently, she's not.

Really? You're not?

Welcome home.

Hey there.

You've been on a journey to find someone?

Yeah.

I have to give it back.

Give what back?

Okay, freshly fried croquettes.

There's plenty more, so eat up.

- Let's eat. - Let's dig in!

Yamagata has been experiencing unseasonable snowfall this summer...

Of course it's hot. You need to slow down.

Huh? Not you guys too.

This is the only way to eat them.

Right, Tsumugi?

That's right.

Yum!

It's raining harder now. Why not stay over tonight?

Can I?

Of course you can.

Yay!

Tsumugi?

I'll leave some clean clothes here.

Thank you.

Thanks a lot.

This is all I can handle, so...

That felt so good.

Tsumugi. Got a minute?

Okay, sit.

Shall I comb your hair?

Your hair is so fine and soft.

You really think so?

I had unruly hair as a kid, just like Hiiragi.

My mom used to comb it out just like this.

It doesn't look unruly anymore.

My hair changed when I started high school.

Hiiragi.

About that talk we had.

I've found you a private tutor.

No need to go to test-prep school now.

What? Why?

"Why"?

Private instruction is bound to be better.

But I applied for the summer course.

Then cancel it.

But everyone else...

What's so great about being like others?

You want to go to test-prep school because you feel safe following the crowd?

That's not...

Just do as I say, and you can't go wrong.

Understood?

Hiiragi?

Tsumugi?

In here.

There you are.

Okay, all done.

- Will you play with me? - Yeah, sure.

Thank you.

I mean, I...

You lost three times in a row.

One more time, please.

It's cold.

Snow?

What's that?

What's wrong?

Bathroom break!

There's one downstairs!

It's freezing.

It's frozen shut.

Hiiragi!

What is this?

Hiiragi. Hang in there!

We gotta run.

Tsumugi?

Follow me!

I think we're safe for now.

What was that thing?

I don't know either.

I wonder why you were attacked.

Tsumugi.

What's with that horn on your head?

So you can see it now.

I have a horn... because I'm an oni.

Like an ogre?

I came here

to eat you, Hiiragi.

Just kidding.

I'd never eat you.

But I am really an oni. Freaked out yet?

Not at all.

That stuff again!

They're called mini-oni.

But I've never seen any so potent.

Mini-ones?

They emerge from humans who hide their feelings.

People like you.

That's an oni too?

That's right.

Pretending to be brave, huh?

No, I'm not.

Hey!

Wait!

Where are you from?

The Hidden Village.

It's where the oni live beyond the mountain.

I left to find my mom.

She ran away when I was little.

After that, it was pretty hard for me and my dad.

Totally irresponsible, right?

I'm gonna give her one swift punch.

That was more than one punch.

I thought she might be at the shrine over here.

Huh? It's gone.

How could I lose something so important?

Without it, I...

You mean this?

That's it! What a relief.

Sorry, I should've returned it right away.

I found it in my room.

That's from Hie Shrine, huh?

- It's a long trip. - Huh?

You know where it is?

Yeah, sure.

Hiiragi, please help.

Take me to Hie Shrine.

No way. I have school tomorrow.

And my family...

I don't know my way around here.

Please!

I want you to come with me!

Right. Sorry for putting you on the spot.

Okay.

I'll help you.

Yay!

Hiiragi?

Is Tsumugi with you?

What happened?

Mom, Hiiragi's gone too.

Why Hie Shrine?

I heard that my mom left after telling my dad she was going there.

No other leads.

Do you know why I'm able to see mini-oni now?

You can see them once you become an oni.

I'm not an oni.

Humans who emit lots of mini-oni turn into an oni.

You're emitting super potent mini-oni. I bet you'll be an oni in no time.

What about?

Does that mean you used to be human?

I was born an oni.

The sun's rising.

It's beautiful.

It's morning.

Yeah.

I'll go check places he might have gone.

You wait here at home.

Okay.

Hiiragi. I'm tired.

Shall we take a break somewhere?

Can't we go by car?

We can't take a taxi without money.

Let's hitchhike.

We'll get a lift from someone heading to Yonezawa.

No one picks up strangers these days. They're too scared.

We won't know unless we try.

Even if someone gives us a lift, how do we know we can trust them?

What a negative attitude.

Fine, you walk, and I'll go by car.

See you when you get there.

What?

What do you want now?

I can't abandon you.

Liar.

I'm not lying.

What has gotten into him?

No, like this.

Point your thumbs straight up.

I can't do this much longer.

Fine, I'll do it.

Step aside.

Wait.

Are you hitchhiking?

We are!

We're only going into town.

That's fine. Every bit counts.

So what is this? Lovers on the run?

- No way. - No, it's not like that.

But won't your parents be worried?

I wonder...

So much stuff...

You sure have a lot of luggage.

We're opening a vintage clothing store,

so we're visiting flea markets around the country.

We're setting up a stall at Yonezawa Park today.

You two should stop by if you'd like!

A little more to the left.

All right, perfect.

Nice. It's much easier to see now.

You sell this stuff too?

Yeah, there's a festival nearby today, so we're targeting customers in yukata.

Excuse me. Do you have this shirt in a small?

We only have what you see here, but we have smalls in other patterns.

Hiiragi?

When are we gonna go?

They drove us this far, so we should thank them by helping out.

Relax. They were driving this way anyway.

But we can't just...

Hiiragi, Tsumugi.

I gotta stop by the reception desk.

Would you mind the stall?

- Sure. - Thanks.

You can lower the prices a bit.

I'm counting on you.

Got it.

Excuse me.

Do I get a discount if I buy two of these?

That's right. It's 100 yen off when you buy two.

Can I take a look at this T-shirt too?

Go right ahead.

This is nice.

Okay, I'll take this and that khaki-colored one.

Thank you.

Which do you want?

Wow, you must be really smart.

Oh, not at all.

Mio doesn't seem interested in the stall.

Excuse me.

Can we try this hat on?

Sure, be my guest.

Could I get one of those?

A bandana? Sure thing.

It's so cute! Can we buy it?

Okay, looks like it slowed down a bit.

You two were a huge help.

It's not much of a reward, but you can pick out something you like.

Really?

Yay!

Ryuji and Mio never look at each other.

I wonder if they're fighting.

Who knows? Maybe they're always like that.

Lovers' quarrels are a mystery to those on the outside.

I wish we could do something for them.

You still wanna get involved?

I thought you hate it when your dad meddles with your life?

That's true, but...

Be right back.

Yes.

Did those guys dump you already?

Oh, Tsumugi. It's you.

Of course not.

Hiiragi won't leave 'cause of you, so I'm stuck here too.

Because of me? Why is that?

You hide your feelings 'cause you're dating a guy you don't love.

If something is on your mind, just say it.

It's not fair to him.

Wait a sec. You've got it all wrong.

Ryuji is my brother.

Still,

it would be nice if I could express myself like you said.

Mio. Oh, Tsumugi, you're here too.

Ryuji.

Hiiragi wanted me to talk to you.

He seemed pretty worked up about it.

I guess he noticed we've been acting weird.

Have we been acting weird?

Ever since we were kids,

you've always been there, following right behind me.

I assumed you liked the same things I did,

like vintage clothes and flea markets.

I do like them.

Sure.

But I realized there was something else.

I just pretended not to notice.

- Huh? Snow? - It's snowing!

Why?

It's snowing in summer!

How strange.

It's snowing again?

That thing is...

It's back!

But why?

My.

And Tsumugi?

But now

I know.

Family members have to talk things over just like everyone else.

I wanna hear more of what you've got to say.

Actually, there are a lot of things I want to talk about.

Mom.

Tsumugi!

Up above! Look!

Huh?

Ow!

- What happened? - Ouch.

Are you okay?

She suddenly ran off.

Thank you.

She went that way.

Okay. Thank you for everything.

So it wasn't just after me?

Which way?

Hey.

Tsumugi!

I hope Hiiragi's not following me.

Tsumugi! Where are you?

Tsumugi.

Are you okay?

She's breathing. What a relief.

HOJU NO YU HOT SPRINGS INN

Huh?

Hey, what happened?

You're all beat up.

Please.

She is...

Please help her!

- What happened? - Get the first aid kit.

What's wrong?

I...

I found her collapsed in the riverbed.

She said she fell.

Really? Carry her to room 206.

Got it.

Here's the first aid kit.

Rise and shine.

Good morning.

Morning.

So that's why she didn't get up. She has a slight fever.

I'll contact her parents.

That... won't be possible.

A runaway?

Listen, this is a guest room.

I need it for paying customers.

Now, contact her parents.

I'm sorry.

I can't.

And why is that?

I have

Would you please let us stay until she gets better?

I asked you a question.

I'll help around here until she wakes up.

Answer me first.

I'll work hard. Please let us stay.

What a stubborn boy.

You want to work at your age?

My husband could learn from you.

Have a nice day.

Fill the shampoo bottles when you're done scrubbing.

Yes, sir.

Hiiragi, over here too, okay?

Yes, ma'am.

Be careful.

Just carry what you can, okay?

Yes, ma'am.

Newbie!

I'll leave a new bucket here, okay?

Thank you.

You're the one who wanted to work.

Don't start slacking off.

Yes, ma'am.

What a blast from the past!

No one works that hard anymore!

How about you get back to work?

Oops.

Take that!

Wait.

Wait!

Mom.

Oh yeah. We're at an inn.

Hiiragi.

Tsumugi. You're awake.

Your clothes...

How do you feel?

I'm dressed differently too.

Did you do this?

No! It was the lady who runs the place.

And she said to bring you this.

What is this? It's so yummy!

Yeah, I've never had a rice ball this good.

I'm glad you feel better.

You're the one who saved me yesterday?

No. I just carried you here after I found you.

The inn workers carried you to this room and treated your wounds.

- They're sure nice, huh? - Yeah.

This rolled omelet is unbelievably fluffy!

Take it down a notch.

Thank you for dinner. The rice balls were delicious.

Glad to hear it.

How's Tsumugi doing?

Doing well, thanks to you.

Glad to hear it.

So you're a smoker?

Huh? You saw me.

She keeps telling me to quit since I deal with customers sometimes.

My dad smokes outside a lot too.

Have you contacted your parents?

No.

I guess that's the way it goes.

Listen, Hiiragi.

We often miss the chance to say what we need to.

Let them know you're doing okay when you're ready.

Here you are.

I mended the tears.

Wow.

It's like brand-new.

Thank you.

You should thank your friend.

He worked really hard so I'd let you both stay while you recovered.

Mom?

Yeah, I'm fine.

A lot has happened. I'm at Hoju no Yu right now.

Is Tsumugi with you?

I see. That's good.

So when will you be back?

There's something I have to do. I'll be back after that.

You don't need to worry.

Okay, bye.

Thank you for all your help.

We really enjoyed having you two here.

I think I'll miss this place.

You're really just a kid, huh?

You won't be able to protect Tsumugi like that.

We're used to farewells in our business.

Come back anytime.

Sure!

- Thank you so much. - Thank you.

See you again sometime!

Come back anytime you like!

How long to Hie Shrine?

We'll probably arrive this evening.

I see.

Almost there.

Wow, I've never seen anything like this!

Yeah! It's totally different from seeing it on TV!

Huh? Of course it's different!

- Can't I express my feelings? - Well, if you have to.

Welcome.

I heard Hiiragi was here.

You're Hiiragi's...

His father!

Welcome, sir. Is there something urgent I can help with?

Hiiragi's here, isn't he? I want to see him now!

He already left.

Where to? Come on, out with it!

How impatient you are.

I don't have time for people who aren't customers.

- Come again? - Let's discuss this inside, shall we?

This way, sir.

Okay.

What is the Hidden Village like?

What's it like?

To start with, it's freezing. It snows all year round.

But we're used to it. It's a nice place.

I see.

Will you go back to the Hidden Village after you see your mom?

Yeah, I will.

Oh.

What's wrong, Hiiragi?

Wait, will you miss me?

That's not what I meant!

Not again.

Hey!

What's your mom like?

I don't remember.

I was three when she left.

Do you still want to punch her?

Of course I want to punch her.

But before that, I think I'll ask why she left.

Maybe she had a good reason.

But I won't know how I'll feel until I see her.

I bet you're right.

Is that...

Tsumugi?

Can I help you?

I beg your pardon.

We saw this screen as we passed by.

But we don't have any money.

We'll get going now.

Why? We're just looking.

But this is a café.

There aren't any other customers.

Go ahead and enjoy the screen if you'd like.

Shall I adjust the angle?

Thank you.

Yay!

I once heard there are gods who hide our village from humans

by making it snow all the time.

People call them Snow Gods, but I thought they were a fairy tale.

Maybe

that thing was a Snow God.

But I never heard of them eating oni.

I made some herbal tea. A new recipe of mine.

I'd love to hear your opinion.

- Yum! - It really is delicious.

This is great. I wanted to try these new tea leaves I bought.

Where is this tea from?

This one's from the Czech Republic. I've got some from Sweden and Egypt too.

I still get fine stuff,

thanks to the contacts I made when I traveled the world in my youth.

Wow. Did you travel alone?

No, with my wife.

But she passed away four years ago.

Would you like to see our pictures?

This is my wife next to me.

She's wearing a hat known as a backpack.

It's a traditional hat from Lesotho, a country in Africa.

Its shape was inspired by a mountain.

Wow, that's interesting.

This is that very hat.

And this is a hat worn by the Inuits.

I wore it when I went to see the aurora in Canada.

It's incredibly warm.

That town drops to -40 Celsius in winter.

- Minus forty? - Minus forty?

You two make a fine pair!

This place is full of memories you made with your wife.

How wonderful.

Where's that screen from?

It was here when we bought this house.

I believe it's from this region,

but I don't know when it was made or who made it.

It looks like an old story.

Maybe it really did happen.

Maybe the Snow Gods did eat oni.

Didn't I tell you?

We're back.

Don't lose it again, okay?

I won't.

I hope you're not just saying that.

Oh, customers?

Glad you're back.

Hello there.

This is my daughter and my grandson, Haruto.

Hello.

Hello. Sorry to intrude.

Go on, Haruto, say hello.

Hello.

He's so cute.

Let's wash your hands and get you some juice.

Weird hats!

That's not nice!

Make yourselves at home.

This café is full of memories I made with my wife,

but those two are my real treasures.

They are so very dear to me.

It's as if they're my living legacy.

Sorry, one shouldn't get so sentimental at my age.

It's raining.

It's still a little way to the shrine. You mind getting wet?

Take this.

Huh? We can't borrow an umbrella after all you've done.

No need to return it.

- Come as customers next time. - Don't go on the driveway.

- Okay. - Hey, wait.

Bye-bye!

Bye-bye!

What was that picture on the screen?

I think those were Snow Gods.

But they were attacking oni.

What if my village is in trouble?

Before we entered the café, you asked if I'd go back

to the Hidden Village after I saw my mom.

Yeah.

I think I will.

I can't leave my dad all alone.

But...

Hey, wait up.

I wanna see all sorts of places first!

Lesotho is really hot, right? I wonder if it snows there.

I never heard of anywhere colder than the Hidden Village.

There must be many kinds of people and many ways of thinking.

I came looking for my mom, but I'm glad I'm learning new things.

Oh, and I guess I met you too.

Would you care to rephrase that?

What about you? What do you wanna do?

I never thought about it.

It can be anything. Just say what you feel.

Right now,

I want to do all I can for you!

Does that count?

I think that's fine too.

Hiiragi, there's one more thing I want to do.

But I'll need your help.

You'll help me, right?

Huh? You haven't told me what it is.

But didn't you say you wanted to do all you could for me?

I did, but...

Fine.

Have a talk with your dad when this is over.

What? Why would you ask me that?

This charm should help.

CHILDBIRTH CHARM

But this is...

It's fine.

And it works great.

It got me this far.

That's not what I meant.

Return it when you're done.

When will that be?

Snow?

Is a Snow God here?

Tsumugi!

Hiiragi!

Forgive me!

Over here!

Tsumugi!

Hiiragi!

The doors are now closing. Please stand clear.

- Grab my hand. - Tsumugi.

The shrine is just ahead.

HIE SHRINE

Mom?

Tsumugi?

Dad?

- Sorry... - There you are!

I don't understand.

What are you doing here?

Where's Mom?

She's not here.

Why not?

You said she was here.

I'm sorry, Tsumugi.

I didn't think you'd come all the way out here.

Never mind that!

Tell me where Mom really is.

About that...

I can't say.

Why not?

Is there a reason I can't see her?

Or

did Mom say she didn't want to see me?

Of course not!

Or...

is she dead?

No.

She's still on the other side, but...

Never mind that. The Hidden Village is in trouble.

- The Snow Gods are... - "Never mind"?

Don't say that! She's my mother!

Why do you always...

I've had enough!

Tsumugi.

Excuse me, but she's...

Tsumugi has been worried about you the whole time.

She said once she sees her mom, she'll return to you in the village.

And you are?

Hiiragi Yatsuuse.

I'm Tsumugi's friend.

Please excuse me.

Tsumugi.

Leave me alone.

I can't do that.

Sorry, but I want to be alone.

Let's go back.

Your dad must be worried.

You think so?

If he's so worried, why won't he tell me about my mom?

I bet it's because he cares about you.

There might be something he can't say.

I don't get it.

He doesn't want to hurt you,

I guess.

So you're saying he's hiding something that might hurt me?

No, that's not what I meant.

I already know that.

I've been thinking about this ever since I was little.

How can you say it's better for me not to know?

You keep butting in, but I don't care what you think!

No! I'm only thinking about you.

That's what I mean!

You're just like your dad.

That's not what I want!

You just wanna think that you care.

And you always play the victim,

so how could you understand how others feel?

Sorry.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

Thanks for bringing me this far.

But you should go now.

No.

That's not what I wanted to say.

I...

This sucks.

There you are!

I finally found you.

Out with it.

Where is Hiiragi?

He's that way?

Why did you come after him?

I'm his father.

I give up.

It's snowing again?

Hiiragi!

Hiiragi!

Hiiragi, listen!

The truth is, I...

Hiiragi.

Where are you?

Hiiragi?

Hiiragi!

Tsumugi!

What I said before was...

Sorry. I'll go home now.

We can't.

Did you see a Snow God here?

So it was a Snow God.

They suddenly started to appear and then began attacking us.

We can't go home.

What about everyone else?

They've already devoured a number of us.

Hey!

Have you seen Hiiragi?

You didn't find him?

I did, but...

he vanished right before my eyes.

It can't be.

- I gotta go! - No!

He can't be saved.

- What does that mean? - But...

- I came to tell you not to return. - Something happen to Hiiragi? Who are you?

- Hey! - Do you mind?!

Sorry.

What is it?

Maybe he's still...

I'm only thinking about you.

Tsumugi!

I'm glad you feel better.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I have to go apologize to him.

Tsumugi!

Hey, wait.

I demand an explanation!

Thank you.

I will never forget you.

It's thanks to you.

Make us proud.

The Snow Gods are back.

Don't leave me alone.

Now we can live in peace again.

I want to see you.

- Tsumugi. - Tsumugi.

It's a Snow God!

Close the gate!

Hurry!

Are you all right?

Tsumugi.

"Tsumugi"? How do you know her?

I'm sorry.

Hey. Is he all right?

He came out of a Snow God!

He's still alive.

I'll take him to the keep.

Get in!

You know where Hiiragi is, right?

Hang on tight.

Thank you.

Tsumugi.

Is what you just told me true?

Yeah. I saw a picture over here.

It looked like the oni the Snow Gods ate were alive

but living somewhere else.

We might be able to save him.

Go on ahead!

Homare!

No!

Mark!

- Get up. - But...

Now!

Are you awake?

I'm done carrying you.

Come on.

This way!

Hurry!

Hey! Are you all right?

We can't lead him to the Hidden Village.

Sorry, I need a bathroom break.

What? Right now?

It can't wait.

Be right back.

Unbelievable.

Hey!

Come back!

Huh? Darn it!

Why is this happening?

Waiting long?

You're really going back?

Of course.

Then wear this.

Let's go.

On my way!

- Wait! - Hurry up!

I'll introduce you to Chief Gozen.

Mind your manners, okay?

Okay, let's unload it all. We need some more help!

Here goes.

Heave-ho.

Keep it up.

- We're almost done! - Okay!

We're here.

Yes, we still have plenty of medicine here.

Don't wait for the medical team to arrive.

Go right to the site.

Yes, just have the medicine delivered first.

I'll assign a security team to accompany you.

Please continue to be on the alert.

Good luck out there.

Yes, Chief Gozen!

I'll be off, then.

Come on.

Wow!

Look how big it's puffing up, Toko.

That is magnificent. You may have set a new record.

Indeed. It seems a waste to eat it.

Reporting in.

This boy fell out of...

A Snow God that appeared in the sky. Yes, I heard.

Oh, I see.

But I've never seen him before.

He doesn't seem fully formed. Did he just become an oni?

Huh?

I have a horn.

Arriving from the sky instead of the entrance.

I'm impressed.

How did you get out of the Snow God?

What?

These youngsters saw you come out of the Snow God after it disappeared.

Can you recall how you got out?

Well, after the Snow God swallowed me,

I was freezing cold.

Then I thought I heard a voice, but...

I don't know.

The Snow Gods.

They are said to be guardian deities that covered the Hidden Village in snow

to conceal it from human eyes.

But look at what's become of that. The Snow Gods are attacking us.

Delicious.

I can't say much.

We'll go see Gozen first.

What's going on?

What's wrong?

It won't budge.

- Huh? - The nose!

Leaving while the village is under martial law is a crime.

We're in a hurry. Let me out.

We will, but we'll have to detain you until morning.

- Go on without me. - Tsumugi too.

- But... - It's better than both of us being caught.

Go!

Hey!

Stop right there!

After her!

On it!

Where did she go?

Excuse me.

Remember something?

Inside the Snow God, I felt like I was dreaming.

There was a mask and the sound of bells.

- Many Snow Gods were flying around. - Hiiragi.

And a girl was looking at the snow, and then,

a woman's voice said, "Don't leave me alone,"

and "Tsumugi."

But it might've been me calling out to her.

I don't know.

Perhaps we are being punished.

On Oni Island, in the deepest reaches of the Hidden Village, there is a shrine.

The Spirit Mask enshrined there summons the Snow Gods.

The Spirit Mask?

Yes, it summons the gods that hide our village from humans.

Why must it be hidden?

Perhaps you understand a bit more now that you're an oni.

No matter the time or the place,

there have always been those who can only live

by suppressing their feelings.

Such people need a place where they can be themselves.

That is why I must protect this place at all costs.

Interesting.

So if we destroy the mask, the Snow Gods will go away, right?

Tsumugi, you're back.

Hiiragi.

So this is where you've been.

Tsumugi.

If you do that, our village will no longer be hidden.

There won't be anyone left at this rate.

What good is a village without people?

Hiiragi.

You turned into an oni.

Yeah.

Aren't you hungry?

Shall we eat something?

Chief Gozen, may we get something from the pantry?

Do as you please.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Tsumugi.

You're not going to go there, are you?

Shop.

I'd like you to look after them.

Understood.

I'm sorry, Hiiragi.

What I said at the park was awful.

Me too. I'm sorry.

I was only thinking about myself.

Excuse me.

Why now?

This isn't like you.

You fool! What are you doing?

Forgive me.

Wait! Nose!

You're going to Oni Island, aren't you?

Huh?

No, I'm not.

I'm coming with you.

No! Don't you dare!

I want to be with you.

But...

This is the pantry.

There should be something ready to eat here.

Well, go on in.

Wow, this is amazing.

Look at all this.

Huh? Tsumugi?

What's going on?

Tsumugi!

Open the door.

Tsumugi!

I'm sorry, but I can't take you.

You can still go home.

What are you talking about?

So stay here.

But if I were with you...

Hiiragi.

Does this mean...

I'm glad I met you.

Tsumugi.

Help! If somebody's there, please open the door!

Is anyone there?

Please open the door!

Who's in there?

My name is Hiiragi.

I'm sorry, but could you please open the door?

Hiiragi?

You're alive.

Huh? Are you Tsumugi's dad?

Why are you in there?

Tsumugi locked me in.

Where did she go?

She...

I'll tell you once I'm out.

- Hey, sis, I hear something. - Tsumugi came back to save you.

Locking you in there means

she doesn't want to involve you more than you already are.

Consider how Tsumugi feels.

I...

want to respect her feelings.

But I want to respect my own feelings too.

I've always gone along with what others wanted.

I started thinking there was nothing wrong with that.

But after meeting and traveling with her,

I feel like she taught me the importance of trusting my own feelings.

I want to help Tsumugi!

Not because someone told me to!

I might not be of much use.

I might even die.

Even so, I still want to be with Tsumugi!

Please, let me out of here.

Let's go, Hiiragi.

Huh? Why is...

Wear this. I'll be your guide.

Really? Thank you.

Wear this too.

Thank you.

Good luck.

Don't die.

Thank you, one and all!

Sorry for the sudden call.

It's fine.

Thank you.

I was a little curious myself.

Izuru, you're on this one.

- Hiiragi, you're on that one. - Okay.

Thank you.

Did you see Tsumugi?

Yes, but she left me behind.

- Well, chasing someone can be fun too. - Huh?

Here we go.

Tsumugi.

The village is totally frozen.

Hiiragi.

We're on foot from here.

The shrine path should be through here.

Huh?

Look at all of them.

You guys go ahead.

Nose!

Hiiragi, you go on!

You can reach Oni Island via the windhole below!

But...

Find Tsumugi!

We need to fall back!

Aoi!

- Head back at once and inform Chief Gozen! - Way ahead of you!

That smell...

The windhole is...

Is this...

It's Oni Island.

Mom.

A hot spring.

Is that the shrine?

Tsumugi.

Tsumugi!

In that case, they won't use the north shrine path.

Let's send security teams to the Second Bridge.

With the Snow Gods divided, we can assign two people to each one.

Understood!

Messengers go from the North Gate to the Second Bridge.

Yes, ma'am!

How about "Tsumugi" if it's a girl?

Dad?

What an adorable name.

- I just felt a kick. - Really?

- Mom. - Maybe they like that name.

Is that me?

Peekaboo.

Mom.

Are you there?

I will never forget you.

It's thanks to you.

Make us proud.

Tsumugi.

I'm sorry.

I have to protect everyone.

Tsumugi.

The Snow Gods are back.

- Morning. - Good morning.

Thanks for shoveling the snow.

I brought some food.

Hurry up.

Be careful, okay?

- I feel invigorated. - Everyone looks so happy.

I made the right choice, didn't I?

- Oni in! Fortune in! - Ouch.

How I envy them.

Why was it only me?

I've had enough.

Mom.

I never knew anything about you.

But I was still mad at you.

I was sure you were horrible.

That way, it wouldn't be my fault.

The fact that you're gone would no longer be because of me.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

Mom?

Tsumugi?

Is that you? Where are you?

I'm here.

I'm right here.

Mom!

Tsumugi!

Mom!

Tsumugi, I'm sorry.

You're what matters most to me. So why?

Why did I leave you?

It's all right.

Let's go home, Mom.

Dad's waiting too.

I have so much to tell you.

I wanna introduce you to someone.

What's happening? Tsumugi!

It'll bury everything!

What's going on? It's pitch black.

Oh yeah. I was in an avalanche.

I can barely move.

It's warm...

Okay.

Hiiragi's footprints?

No, I'm not.

I'm coming with you.

No! Don't you dare!

Take me to Hie Shrine.

What do you want now?

I can't abandon you.

I'll work hard. Please let us stay.

I got this far because Hiiragi was with me.

She is...

Please help her!

Thank you for everything!

See you again sometime!

Bye-bye.

Everyone I met and connected with has made me what I am today.

I'm glad I met you, Hiiragi.

I must be connected with Hiiragi too.

Hiiragi!

I want to do all I can for you!

Hiiragi?

Hiiragi.

Hiiragi!

I can pay her fare if that's okay.

Are you with her?

Yes, I am.

Tsumugi?

Tsumugi!

Tsumugi.

Thank goodness. You're alive.

Hiiragi?

Why are you...

After you left me behind, I thought about what I wanted to do.

Respecting my own true feelings gave me strength,

and everyone got behind me.

Your true feelings?

Well... I wanted to be with you.

Does that mean...

Wait!

Huh?

Shion!

Nose!

What happened? Are you okay?

Tsumugi hasn't returned.

So then you saw her?

Hey, look.

What?

Tsumugi?

Mom!

Tsumugi!

Welcome home, Mom.

It's good to be back.

You've grown up.

Yeah.

I'm sorry I made you feel so alone.

I convinced myself that I was lonely, but...

I had Dad with me,

and I met Hiiragi.

So it's okay. I was never alone, Mom.

No, you weren't. I'm so glad.

- Let's go home. - Okay.

You too, Hiiragi.

I... have to go.

Oh.

I guess you should.

Hiiragi!

Thank you!

Hiiragi!

Careful on your way back!

Hiiragi!

Say hi to your sister for me.

Hiiragi!

Hurry up!

I am!

The Hidden Village will have to change too.

Hiiragi!

Where have you been?

Are you okay? I was worried sick.

- Those two... - Dad.

I'm sorry I worried you.

There's so much I want to say.

Let's go home.

All aboard!

Wait! I'm getting off!

Tsumugi?

Tsumugi!

Hiiragi! There you are!

Huh?

You never came to visit!

What?

I tried that entrance over and over,

but it just led somewhere else.

Right.

I guess only oni can get through.

Really?

So,

did the talk with your dad go well?

Yeah. It might take a little longer, but things are better now.

Here.

Thank you.

Hiiragi, I also...

I came to tell you how I really feel.

Huh?

Hang on! Let me go first.

I don't think so.

It's my turn, right?

Subtitle translation by: KIRIKUALB