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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:23,360 --> 00:00:26,113 [� Olivia Newton-John: <i>Take Me Home, Country Roads]</i> 2 00:00:49,040 --> 00:00:52,635 <i>Shizuku - Honna Yoko</i> <i>Seiji - Takahashi Issei</i> 3 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:58,789 <i>Shizuku's Father- Tachibana Takashi</i> 4 00:00:59,080 --> 00:01:03,073 <i>Shizuku's Mother- Muroi Shigeru</i> 5 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:12,715 <i>Baron - Tsuyuguchi Shigeru</i> 6 00:01:14,880 --> 00:01:18,509 <i>'World Emporium'Proprietor- Kobayashi Keiju</i> 7 00:01:21,400 --> 00:01:23,834 [bell dinging] 8 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:37,756 [People chattering] 9 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:56,310 [Chattering] 10 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:00,793 - Hey. - Hey. 11 00:02:06,560 --> 00:02:08,676 - Good evening. - Oh, hi, Shizuku. 12 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:14,399 I'm back. 13 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:18,674 Oh, hi, honey. 14 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:21,797 You got a plastic bag for just one carton of milk? 15 00:02:21,920 --> 00:02:23,592 What? They just give it to you. 16 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:25,631 [Mom] You could say you don't need it. 17 00:02:25,720 --> 00:02:26,994 Oh, pour me some of that too. 18 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:29,150 Dad, I got ice tea. Do you want some? 19 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:30,474 Ah, sounds good. 20 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:32,232 I'll have it at the table. 21 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:35,957 - Thanks. Done with the computer? - I'm printing out now. 22 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:39,395 Maybe we should buy another laptop. 23 00:02:39,520 --> 00:02:42,432 [Groaning] Smells like cigarettes in here. 24 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:45,318 Shizuku, you should have gone to Kashiwazaki too. 25 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,868 No, I didn't want to. Shiho wears me out. 26 00:02:48,880 --> 00:02:50,791 Oh, by the way, I have to work tomorrow. 27 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:53,878 - Do you want me to fix you a lunch? - That's OK. I'll eat out. 28 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:57,879 The library's computerizing everything. Everybody's going crazy at work. 29 00:02:57,960 --> 00:03:01,635 I don't think they should, Dad. Card catalogs are much better. 30 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:03,113 Yeah. I like 'em better too. 31 00:03:03,240 --> 00:03:06,073 [Mom] I think you've got a problem with your report. 32 00:03:06,200 --> 00:03:08,839 - What's the problem? - Isn't there a line missing here? 33 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:10,194 [Dad] You're right. Darn. 34 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:12,350 I'll have to print the entire thing over. 35 00:03:12,480 --> 00:03:15,438 [Mom] Can't I use the printer first? My professor will kill me 36 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:17,636 if I don't have his paper turned in tomorrow. 37 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:19,796 [Shizuku] Seiji Amasawa. 38 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:21,797 Here he is again. 39 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:25,837 Shizuku, time to put the books away and go to bed. 40 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:27,478 OK, Dad. Good night. 41 00:03:35,160 --> 00:03:38,197 Yep. I knew I had seen that name before. 42 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:41,838 [Gasping] Here it is again. 43 00:03:42,720 --> 00:03:43,709 And again. 44 00:03:43,840 --> 00:03:46,070 Seiji Amasawa. 45 00:03:46,160 --> 00:03:47,639 Seiji Amasawa. 46 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:50,280 Seiji Amasawa. That's amazing. 47 00:03:50,360 --> 00:03:52,669 This guy checked out all these books before I did. 48 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:01,511 Seiji Amasawa, huh? 49 00:04:01,600 --> 00:04:03,192 What kind of person are you? 50 00:04:03,320 --> 00:04:05,117 I wonder if we're anything alike. 51 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:19,274 [People chattering] 52 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:23,269 [Mom] Shizuku! 53 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:24,674 For heaven sakes, get up! 54 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:27,672 - I'm leaving. - [Groaning] 55 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:30,950 Hey, did you sleep in your clothes again? 56 00:04:31,080 --> 00:04:32,798 You're so scatterbrained. 57 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:34,999 Have a good day. 58 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:40,720 Aah! Is it that late? I'm supposed to meet Yuko. 59 00:04:42,080 --> 00:04:44,640 - [Door opening] - Ugh! My wallet! 60 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:48,400 Did you get all the way down the stairs again, Mom? 61 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:49,629 Yes! 62 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:51,796 Where is it? 63 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:54,434 Is it by the telephone? 64 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:56,915 - [Mom] Found it! - You always leave it there. 65 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:58,632 [Groaning] I'm gonna be late! 66 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:01,354 - Don't forget to lock up! - Who's scatterbrained? 67 00:05:05,840 --> 00:05:06,795 [Gasping] 68 00:05:09,320 --> 00:05:11,788 Wow! I've never seen a blimp so close. 69 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:18,032 Today's gonna be great. 70 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:37,028 [People chattering] 71 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:43,989 [Sighing] Hot day. 72 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:52,914 - [Barking] - Hi, yappy. 73 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:54,956 Can't you bark any louder than that? 74 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:18,598 Shizuku! Shizuku! Hey, there. 75 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:21,837 Hey, Michiko. Good luck on your match today. 76 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:26,791 Hi, Miss Kosaka. Can I come in? 77 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:30,190 Oh, hi, Shizuku. What are you doing here? 78 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:32,072 I need you to do me a favor. 79 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:34,475 What? It's not something weird, is it? 80 00:06:34,600 --> 00:06:37,353 - Can you open the library, please? - The library? 81 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:40,119 Can't you wait until school starts? 82 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,519 No. That's the point. 83 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:44,518 I decided I was gonna read 20 books over summer vacation, 84 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:47,108 and the city library doesn't have the book I want. 85 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:48,309 It'll just be a second. 86 00:06:48,440 --> 00:06:51,398 Twenty books? What about your high school entrance exams? 87 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:53,829 Can't you even pretend to be studying for them? 88 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:54,995 Uh, here it is. 89 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:57,753 Hurry up and bring it here. 90 00:06:57,880 --> 00:07:01,475 Come on, give me your library card and the checkout card from the book. 91 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:03,158 Here you go. 92 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:05,594 Hey, look at this. 93 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:08,148 No one's ever checked this book out before. 94 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:09,878 No one? What do you know. 95 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:11,916 I finally beat Seiji Amasawa. 96 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:16,830 [Gasps] 97 00:07:17,600 --> 00:07:21,513 Donated by... Amasawa? 98 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:25,519 No way! Do you have any idea who this Amasawa person is? 99 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,114 Oh, now look, you made me make a mistake. 100 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:30,435 Well, that guy's probably the book's donor. 101 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:32,471 I don't know anyone from that long ago. 102 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:34,989 - Ask one of the older teachers. - [Girl] Shizuku! 103 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:37,799 [Groaning] I should have known you were going to do this. 104 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:40,388 You said to meet outside the school, not inside. 105 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:44,029 I waited in the sun for 15 minutes. Do you know how many freckles I have now? 106 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:46,276 - I'm sorry. - Calm down, Yuko. 107 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,470 You take your freckles way too seriously. 108 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:51,000 No, I don't! It's a major problem for me. 109 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:53,560 Aren't either of you concerned about your exams? 110 00:07:53,680 --> 00:07:55,557 Now get out and go study. 111 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:57,878 I got it! 112 00:07:58,840 --> 00:08:01,274 Here! [grunting] This way. 113 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:03,518 [Boy] Kick it harder than that. 114 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:06,239 I wrote some lyrics for our graduation ceremony, 115 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:08,237 but I'm pretty sure that they stink. 116 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:13,231 � <i>Looking over sprawling city 117 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:14,839 � <i>How I do yearn for 118 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:17,155 � <i>Hills and clouds so pretty 119 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:19,711 � <i>Peaceful bedroom 120 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:21,756 � <i>Window with a view 121 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:24,110 <i>[both]</i> � <i>Old dog that waits there 122 00:08:24,240 --> 00:08:25,912 � <i>Where my dreams come true 123 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,877 � <i>Country roads 124 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:30,195 � <i>I think I'll go 125 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:34,154 � <i>Down this path on my own 126 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:36,595 � <i>West Virginia 127 00:08:36,720 --> 00:08:38,597 � <i>Mountain mama 128 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:41,154 � <i>Please take me home 129 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:43,117 � <i>Down country roads</i> � 130 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:45,959 - Hey, it's not bad. - Yes, it is. 131 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,519 It's boring. 132 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:49,790 - [Boy] Keep up! Come on! - I don't think so. 133 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:52,272 So I wrote another one. 134 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:55,032 � <i>Concrete roads 135 00:08:55,120 --> 00:08:57,350 - � <i>Everywhere I go - [chuckling] 136 00:08:57,440 --> 00:08:59,829 � <i>Covering 137 00:08:59,920 --> 00:09:02,070 � <i>West Tokyo 138 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:04,760 � <i>Chopped down forests 139 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:07,030 � <i>Buried our valleys 140 00:09:07,160 --> 00:09:09,116 <i>[both]</i> � <i>My hometown's 141 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:12,431 - � <i>Down concrete road</i> � - [laughing] 142 00:09:12,520 --> 00:09:14,909 Let's sing that! [laughing] 143 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:17,873 Hey, so, why did you want to talk? 144 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,797 Is there something bothering you? 145 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:22,912 Mmm. Do you think about boys? 146 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:24,393 No. 147 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:27,438 We're all studying for exams and we could help each other. 148 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:30,870 It would be nice to be with someone who felt the same way about you. 149 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:34,117 Yuko, you have a crush on someone. 150 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:35,468 [Whispering] 151 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:38,353 - You got a love letter?! - Ahh! Shh! Not so loud. 152 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:40,600 So, what's he like? Is he good-looking? 153 00:09:40,600 --> 00:09:41,953 He's from another class. 154 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:44,952 - Uh, he's sort of good-looking. - Why not try dating him? 155 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:46,798 If you don't like him you can stop. 156 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,114 Yeah, but... 157 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:51,955 You've got a crush on someone else, don't you? 158 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,720 [Sighing] 159 00:09:53,720 --> 00:09:57,235 Don't even try to hide it. You know I'll get it out of you. 160 00:09:57,360 --> 00:10:00,432 It's, uh, Su... Su... 161 00:10:00,520 --> 00:10:03,114 [boy] Shizuku! 162 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:04,872 Can you throw me my bag? 163 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:06,393 - [Gasping] - Sugimura. 164 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:09,597 [Sugimura] It's that blue one, on the bench over there. 165 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:11,079 Come on! Hurry it up! 166 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:13,714 I got to get back to the game. 167 00:10:13,840 --> 00:10:17,310 Calm down, bench warmer. You never play anyway. 168 00:10:17,440 --> 00:10:19,158 Hey, I play all the time, 169 00:10:19,280 --> 00:10:22,113 and our team's going to the playoffs, I'll have you know. 170 00:10:22,240 --> 00:10:23,150 Yuko? 171 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:32,998 Are you OK? 172 00:10:33,120 --> 00:10:36,829 [Shizuku] So I guess Sugimura is the guy you like. 173 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:39,997 [Sighing] How embarrassing. I ran off like a little girl. 174 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:43,675 - He must know now. - No way, Yuko. He's way too dense. 175 00:10:43,760 --> 00:10:46,638 But what about the guy who wrote you the love letter? 176 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:49,194 - I think you should go for him. - [Car passing] 177 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:52,756 Hmm, I don't know. I want to think it over. 178 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:54,108 All right. 179 00:10:55,520 --> 00:10:57,078 [Yuko] You're lucky, Shizuku. 180 00:10:57,200 --> 00:10:59,714 Your parents don't bug you to study all the time. 181 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:03,270 - [Shizuku] Sometimes I wish they did. - [Yuko] Hmm, yeah. 182 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:05,118 - Oh, no! - What's the matter? 183 00:11:05,240 --> 00:11:07,196 I lost my book. I must have dropped it. 184 00:11:07,280 --> 00:11:08,793 - You want to ride my bike? - No! 185 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:10,911 [Yuko] You'll be late for cram school. 186 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:13,833 - Call me later, OK? - [Shizuku] I will! 187 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:25,629 [Gasping] 188 00:11:44,760 --> 00:11:46,318 [Sighing] 189 00:11:48,920 --> 00:11:52,356 [Gasping] You've got my book. 190 00:11:52,440 --> 00:11:55,273 Oh. This is yours, is it? 191 00:11:59,920 --> 00:12:02,354 Here you go, Shizuku Tsukishima. 192 00:12:02,480 --> 00:12:04,357 What? How do you know my name? 193 00:12:05,080 --> 00:12:06,638 Gee, take a wild guess. 194 00:12:07,840 --> 00:12:09,990 Oh, the checkout card. 195 00:12:10,120 --> 00:12:11,553 By the way, great lyrics. 196 00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:14,319 They're even cornier than the original version. 197 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:21,551 [Gasping] You read this?! 198 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:24,230 Stupid jerk, stupid jerk, stupid jerk. 199 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:27,671 Stupid jerk, stupid jerk, stupid jerk! 200 00:12:31,720 --> 00:12:33,278 Stupid jerk! 201 00:12:42,920 --> 00:12:45,559 "It's even cornier than the original version." 202 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,353 Stupid jerk! 203 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:07,313 [Girls giggling, arguing] 204 00:13:13,200 --> 00:13:14,679 [Sniffling] 205 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:26,318 Hey, I'm home! 206 00:13:27,440 --> 00:13:30,040 - [Sighing] - Oh, hey, sis. You're back early. 207 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:32,270 Ahh, I'm beat. 208 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:37,353 I grabbed a ride with someone who's going back to Tokyo. 209 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:39,271 - [Bag hits mattress] - Where's Mom? 210 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:42,830 She's at an intensive summer course. Dad's still at work. 211 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:44,951 You need to clean up this room, Shizuku, 212 00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:47,190 and you should have started dinner by now. 213 00:13:47,280 --> 00:13:50,113 - I was just getting to it. - Ugh! This kitchen is a disaster! 214 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:52,231 Have you cleaned anything since I left? 215 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:53,918 Relax, I'll do it now. 216 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:56,589 [Water running] 217 00:13:56,680 --> 00:14:00,036 You need to stay on top of this while Mom's got classes, Shizuku. 218 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:06,869 After you wash the rice finish up the laundry. 219 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:09,349 I'll help you make dinner after I take a shower. 220 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:13,956 Auntie said you should come visit her after you finish your exams. 221 00:14:14,080 --> 00:14:14,956 [Shizuku] Hmm. 222 00:14:15,040 --> 00:14:16,917 - Are you studying? - Uh-huh. 223 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:19,434 You're gonna have big problems if you slack off 224 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:21,875 just because Dad and Mom don't bug you about it. 225 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:23,632 I'm studying, OK? 226 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:25,039 [Laughing] 227 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:28,317 You know, she tried to get me to bring home some of her soy sauce. 228 00:14:28,440 --> 00:14:30,635 - That's your aunt, all right. - [Laughing] 229 00:14:30,720 --> 00:14:32,995 [Mom] Didn't the same thing happen last year? 230 00:14:33,120 --> 00:14:35,953 [Shiho] She made me take home some miso. Really heavy. 231 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:38,389 [Dad] Too bad Shizuku couldn't go with you. 232 00:14:42,920 --> 00:14:44,512 [Grunting] 233 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:50,314 [Turning off vacuum] 234 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:53,795 Shizuku, come on, get up. 235 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:55,592 Vacuum your side of the room. 236 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:58,280 Then strip the bed, 'cause I'm washing the sheets. 237 00:14:58,400 --> 00:15:00,277 [Shiho] I'm doing the futons too. 238 00:15:00,360 --> 00:15:04,069 - [Moaning] Hey, where's Mom? - [Shiho] She left hours ago. 239 00:15:08,200 --> 00:15:12,318 Clear the table when you're done then take Dad's lunch to him at the library. 240 00:15:12,440 --> 00:15:14,032 - Hey! - What do you mean "hey"? 241 00:15:14,120 --> 00:15:16,156 You're going to the library already. 242 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:19,033 [Shiho] Or do you want me to go instead? 243 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:22,357 Then you can clean the toilet, the bathroom and the entryway. 244 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:25,034 Then you can go to the grocery store, fold the laundry, 245 00:15:25,160 --> 00:15:28,038 make the beds and cook dinner. How does that sound? 246 00:15:31,240 --> 00:15:33,708 See you later! Phew! 247 00:15:38,760 --> 00:15:40,318 [Shiho] Shizuku! 248 00:15:40,920 --> 00:15:42,990 Put this in the mailbox for me. 249 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:44,399 What is it? 250 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:46,670 Uh, it's mail, stupid. 251 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:48,916 [Grunting] 252 00:15:51,960 --> 00:15:53,791 [Shiho] You don't need to read it. 253 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:56,195 Can't you just put it in the mailbox? 254 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:59,869 - It's a love letter, isn't it? - Shut up! 255 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:01,951 [People chattering] 256 00:16:03,800 --> 00:16:05,870 [Boy 1] I don't know how I'm gonna pass this. 257 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,752 [Boy 2] You gotta read some books. 258 00:16:07,880 --> 00:16:09,871 [Train brakes hissing] 259 00:16:13,280 --> 00:16:14,838 [Conductor whistle blowing] 260 00:16:32,040 --> 00:16:34,349 <i>[Man over PA]</i> <i>Next stop Suginomiya Station.</i> 261 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:36,072 <i>Suginomiya Station.</i> 262 00:16:53,040 --> 00:16:55,110 Hey there, cat. You all alone? 263 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:00,874 So, where are you headed? 264 00:17:04,080 --> 00:17:05,991 See something interesting? 265 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:10,030 Oh, the silent treatment. 266 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:24,156 This is my stop. How about you? 267 00:17:28,200 --> 00:17:30,111 So long, snotty. 268 00:17:30,240 --> 00:17:31,150 [Gasping] 269 00:17:32,440 --> 00:17:34,192 [Conductor whistle blowing] 270 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:38,108 Hey! 271 00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:05,276 He's headed towards the library. 272 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:09,030 [Engines revving] 273 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:27,711 [Woman] I'll call you later, all right? 274 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:31,913 [Sighing] I finally thought I was gonna get a little adventure around here. 275 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:07,394 Hey! 276 00:19:29,680 --> 00:19:31,193 [Doorknob rattling] 277 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:38,474 [Gasping] 278 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:43,233 Oh! 279 00:19:54,400 --> 00:19:55,799 [Sighing] 280 00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:01,191 What a steep climb. 281 00:20:01,320 --> 00:20:03,038 How far does this thing go? 282 00:20:08,760 --> 00:20:10,239 [Sighing] 283 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:23,469 Here, kitty. 284 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:25,477 Here, kitty. 285 00:20:29,560 --> 00:20:31,949 He must live around here somewhere. 286 00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:48,592 [Dog barking] 287 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:50,193 Hey! 288 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,198 - [Horn beeping] - [Gasping] 289 00:21:02,400 --> 00:21:04,630 Where are you going, you crazy cat? 290 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:06,153 Do you live around here? 291 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:10,756 [Panting] 292 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:26,472 What a gorgeous neighborhood. 293 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:28,994 I never knew there was a place like this up here. 294 00:21:29,120 --> 00:21:31,315 [Dog barking] 295 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:35,273 - [Fence rattling] - [Barking] 296 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:43,640 [Gasping] 297 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:46,200 [Barking] 298 00:21:47,040 --> 00:21:48,393 No way. 299 00:21:48,480 --> 00:21:50,789 He came all this way just to tease that dog? 300 00:22:02,360 --> 00:22:05,670 Hmm. I wonder if that cat isn't messing with me too. 301 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:11,318 An antique shop? 302 00:22:11,440 --> 00:22:13,431 He's going shopping now? 303 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:59,433 Incredible. I had no idea there were stores like this around here. 304 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:29,393 What a fantastic statue. 305 00:23:35,680 --> 00:23:38,478 You're not the cat I was following, are you? 306 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:41,713 [Gasping] 307 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:48,194 [Thump] 308 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:52,310 - Oh, hello there. - I'm sorry. 309 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:54,470 No, please, it's good to have visitors. 310 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,192 Look around as much as you like. 311 00:23:56,320 --> 00:23:58,072 The Baron is bored too. 312 00:23:59,520 --> 00:24:02,478 The Baron? Is that the name of the statue over here? 313 00:24:02,600 --> 00:24:04,670 Yeah. Baron Humbert von Joekkingen. 314 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:06,637 Good name, don't you think? 315 00:24:10,280 --> 00:24:12,236 [Creaking] 316 00:24:14,760 --> 00:24:17,718 - [Creaking] - [Man] Oh, thanks. 317 00:24:17,840 --> 00:24:20,115 Don't worry, though. I do this all the time. 318 00:24:20,240 --> 00:24:21,468 Great clock. 319 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:25,718 It was found in an abandoned castle all covered with rust. 320 00:24:25,800 --> 00:24:26,915 Look at this. 321 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:31,477 [Gasping] Beautiful. 322 00:24:31,560 --> 00:24:33,391 So, what does it do? 323 00:24:33,480 --> 00:24:35,914 [Chuckling] 324 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:38,110 It might not do anything. 325 00:24:38,240 --> 00:24:40,754 - I just finished restoring this. - [Cranking] 326 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:42,910 I haven't tried it out yet. 327 00:24:43,040 --> 00:24:45,349 [Clock ticking] 328 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:56,039 - [Calliope music playing] - [Ticking] 329 00:24:56,160 --> 00:24:57,559 [Gasping] 330 00:24:59,360 --> 00:25:02,875 [Cranking] 331 00:25:08,920 --> 00:25:11,673 [Tapping] 332 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:19,040 Dwarves in a jewel mine, just like a fairy tale. 333 00:25:19,040 --> 00:25:20,359 You like fairy tales. 334 00:25:20,480 --> 00:25:24,359 This clock has a terribly romantic fairy tale that goes with it. 335 00:25:25,760 --> 00:25:27,830 Watch what happens on the clock face... 336 00:25:27,960 --> 00:25:30,235 At least I hope something happens. 337 00:25:34,880 --> 00:25:37,314 [Whirring] 338 00:25:39,360 --> 00:25:42,830 [Chiming] 339 00:25:46,800 --> 00:25:47,949 What is that? 340 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:50,992 Stand up here on the ladder, then you can see better. 341 00:25:51,120 --> 00:25:52,348 OK. 342 00:25:53,520 --> 00:25:55,078 [Gasping] 343 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:57,551 Oh, it's a fairy. 344 00:25:57,640 --> 00:26:01,519 [Man] She is now, but soon she'll turn back into a sheep. 345 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:09,716 The two of them are in love, aren't they? 346 00:26:09,840 --> 00:26:12,274 Mm-hmm. But they are always apart. 347 00:26:12,400 --> 00:26:14,675 He's king of the dwarves and lives underground 348 00:26:14,800 --> 00:26:17,439 while she's cursed to live as a sheep. 349 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:20,154 Only while the clock strikes 12:00 is she a fairy. 350 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:22,390 So the king appears at that moment 351 00:26:22,520 --> 00:26:25,512 just to catch a glimpse of the girl he fell in love with. 352 00:26:25,600 --> 00:26:28,831 What do you bet that the artisan who made this clock 353 00:26:28,960 --> 00:26:32,236 was separated from the love of his life? 354 00:26:32,360 --> 00:26:36,194 [Shizuku] That must be why their sadness feels so real. 355 00:26:36,320 --> 00:26:38,754 - [Ticking] - [Gasping] 356 00:26:38,880 --> 00:26:41,075 That clock isn't on time, is it? 357 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:43,270 No. It's about five minutes too slow. 358 00:26:43,400 --> 00:26:45,470 - Oh, no! - Whoa! 359 00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:48,433 I've got to get to the library! 360 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:50,755 I'm sorry, do you mind if I come again later? 361 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:54,116 Sure. But it's better to go left to get to the library. 362 00:26:54,200 --> 00:26:55,428 [Shizuku squealing] 363 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:09,033 Oh, good! I'm right above the library. 364 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:11,037 [Panting] 365 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:14,599 What a great place that was. 366 00:27:14,720 --> 00:27:16,915 It was like straight out of a fairy tale. 367 00:27:18,440 --> 00:27:20,635 - That was amazing! - [Beeping] 368 00:27:22,120 --> 00:27:23,951 [Boy] Shizuku Tsukishima! 369 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:26,788 [Brakes squealing] 370 00:27:26,920 --> 00:27:28,319 Hey, this is yours, isn't it? 371 00:27:28,440 --> 00:27:30,670 Huh? Aah! 372 00:27:30,800 --> 00:27:32,199 Uh... 373 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:35,391 You're kind of forgetful, aren't you? 374 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:37,590 Uh, thanks, but how did you get this? 375 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:39,432 Take a wild guess. 376 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:42,956 That man, do you know him? 377 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,274 Is he your grandpa? 378 00:27:44,400 --> 00:27:46,834 You must eat like a pig. That lunch is enormous. 379 00:27:46,960 --> 00:27:48,188 Huh? 380 00:27:48,320 --> 00:27:49,992 [Gasping] Hey you! 381 00:27:50,120 --> 00:27:53,510 � <i>Concrete roads <i>Everywhere I go</i> � 382 00:27:54,720 --> 00:27:56,950 It's my dad's, you jerk! 383 00:27:58,880 --> 00:28:01,030 Hey, thanks. You brought my lunch. 384 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:06,073 What's wrong? Why the sour face? 385 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:08,993 - It's hard to explain. - And? 386 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:12,629 I was having an extraordinary day, like I was living in a fairy tale, 387 00:28:12,720 --> 00:28:16,076 then some jerk talked to me for two seconds and ruined everything. 388 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:18,230 [Chuckling] Sounds complicated. 389 00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:21,710 Are you going to check out some books today? 390 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:23,552 Yeah. I just have seven more to go. 391 00:28:23,680 --> 00:28:26,831 You never stop reading. You want to take some time out for lunch? 392 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:29,599 - I'll eat later. - OK, then. See you later. 393 00:28:31,040 --> 00:28:32,234 [Man coughing] 394 00:28:50,600 --> 00:28:52,636 [Shizuku] Seiji Amasawa. 395 00:28:52,760 --> 00:28:57,072 Wow. Is there any book here this guy hasn't checked out? 396 00:28:57,200 --> 00:28:59,714 I wonder what kind of person he is. 397 00:29:02,560 --> 00:29:05,154 - No way! Not that jerk! - [Murmuring] 398 00:29:07,320 --> 00:29:09,788 - [Murmuring] - [Woman] Shh! 399 00:29:27,440 --> 00:29:29,510 [Leaves rustling] 400 00:29:29,640 --> 00:29:31,596 - Aah! - [Wind gusting] 401 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:51,639 [Thunder rumbling] 402 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:58,395 [Mom] Shizuku, hurry up! 403 00:29:59,720 --> 00:30:01,790 Oh! We're going to be late! 404 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:03,359 Hurry, get the umbrellas. 405 00:30:06,440 --> 00:30:08,954 The first day of the semester and it has to rain. 406 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:11,474 - [Girls laughing] - [Shizuku] Stop complaining. 407 00:30:11,560 --> 00:30:13,630 You're going to school because you want to. 408 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:15,398 - Yes, ma'am. - Study hard. 409 00:30:15,520 --> 00:30:17,192 You can count on me. 410 00:30:25,280 --> 00:30:26,998 - Shizuku! - Hey, Yuko! 411 00:30:27,120 --> 00:30:29,509 Hurry up! I don't want to be late for our first day. 412 00:30:29,640 --> 00:30:32,234 I can't believe how many tests we have to take. 413 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:34,555 It's one thing or another every day. 414 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,514 - So, did you answer the letter? - Mm-mmm. 415 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:43,198 Have you made up your mind yet? 416 00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:45,629 Yeah. I decided I don't want to go out with him. 417 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:49,190 OK. Yeah, maybe that's best. 418 00:30:49,320 --> 00:30:51,754 - Sugimura! - [Gasping] 419 00:30:51,880 --> 00:30:53,472 You're gonna be late! 420 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:55,670 Calm down, we know! 421 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:07,636 - OK, everybody, pencils down. - [Students groaning] 422 00:31:07,720 --> 00:31:10,075 [Bell chiming] 423 00:31:13,080 --> 00:31:15,753 - Regular classes this afternoon. - Hey, Jun, Daizo. 424 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:17,796 Let's eat fast so we can get outside. 425 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:20,434 Let's eat lunch in Miss Kosaka's office, OK? 426 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:22,630 Can we stop by the teachers' lounge first? 427 00:31:22,760 --> 00:31:24,830 - I guess so. - Hey, Shizuku, check it out! 428 00:31:24,960 --> 00:31:27,554 - What? - I totally aced that test. 429 00:31:27,640 --> 00:31:28,868 Well, good for you. 430 00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:32,111 Everything I studied was on the test and I barely studied. 431 00:31:32,200 --> 00:31:34,475 So you're not just a bench warmer after all. 432 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:36,676 Yuko's good at guessing what's on tests. 433 00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:39,758 - You should study with her sometime. - Study with her? 434 00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:41,836 - Sugimura, Sugimura! - What's up? 435 00:31:41,920 --> 00:31:44,718 - [Boy] Did you see this? - Let's go, Shizuku. 436 00:31:49,560 --> 00:31:51,596 I can't believe you said that, Shizuku. 437 00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:52,749 What's the problem? 438 00:31:52,880 --> 00:31:55,314 I've never been good at guessing what's on tests. 439 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:55,997 [Chuckling] Sorry. 440 00:31:57,320 --> 00:31:58,639 Excuse us. 441 00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:03,197 You want to know who donated a book? 442 00:32:03,280 --> 00:32:05,714 I don't think I'd remember something like that. 443 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:08,075 I hate to interrupt you while you're eating. 444 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:10,515 - Look at this stamp here. - Hmm? Well... 445 00:32:10,600 --> 00:32:11,874 Let's see. 446 00:32:14,240 --> 00:32:18,518 Oh, Dr. Amasawa, sure. I've read this book too. It's quite a good one. 447 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:20,079 Yes, it's great. 448 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:23,272 So, is there anything that you can tell me about Dr. Amasawa? 449 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:24,759 Let me see if I can remember. 450 00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:26,950 I think he was chairman of the PTA. 451 00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:28,189 The PTA, huh? 452 00:32:28,320 --> 00:32:31,153 Would you happen to remember Dr. Amasawa's first name? 453 00:32:31,280 --> 00:32:32,759 First name? Let's see. 454 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:36,515 Mr. Kimura, do you happen to remember Dr. Amasawa's first name? 455 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:40,160 Dr. Amasawa. I'm pretty sure it's Koichi. Koichi Amasawa. 456 00:32:40,160 --> 00:32:41,991 Koichi Amasawa. 457 00:32:42,080 --> 00:32:45,117 Shizuku, Dr. Amasawa's son goes to school here. 458 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:48,192 There's a chance you could have met him. He's in your grade. 459 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:49,633 Huh? Uh... I... 460 00:32:49,760 --> 00:32:51,751 I gotta go. Thank you very much! 461 00:32:52,760 --> 00:32:54,159 Uh, excuse us. 462 00:32:54,880 --> 00:32:56,438 Oh! Excuse me. 463 00:32:56,560 --> 00:32:57,993 [Sighing] 464 00:32:58,080 --> 00:33:01,117 [Yuko] Shizuku! What's wrong with you? 465 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:04,073 [Panting] It can't be him. 466 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:06,395 What in the world are you talking about? 467 00:33:06,520 --> 00:33:09,432 You are acting like a total weirdo. 468 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:11,875 I'm sorry. [sighing] 469 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:22,276 Shizuku, now what are you doing? 470 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:41,073 What a complete jerk! Do you know what that guy's name is? 471 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,509 No. He's not in our class. What's the big deal? 472 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:46,108 That jerk better not be Dr. Amasawa's son. 473 00:33:46,240 --> 00:33:47,434 [Laughing] 474 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:50,273 [Girl] Shizuku chasing down boys? I don't believe it. 475 00:33:50,400 --> 00:33:52,994 [Yuko] I had to run after her carrying her lunchbox. 476 00:33:53,640 --> 00:33:55,949 So Shizuku has a crush on someone, eh? 477 00:33:56,040 --> 00:33:58,759 Miss Kosaka, can you believe she's finally interested 478 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:00,592 in something other than a book? 479 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:04,036 - I'm not interested. He's a jerk! - What if he checked out those books? 480 00:34:04,160 --> 00:34:06,958 - He's your perfect match. - Like a fairy tale. 481 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:08,752 If it's him, it's a horror story. 482 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:12,839 So, tell us, what's the name of this guy who checked out all the books, Yuko? 483 00:34:13,920 --> 00:34:16,195 - Yuko. - I can't remember exactly. 484 00:34:16,280 --> 00:34:19,397 There was a "ma" in it, or maybe it was a "wa." 485 00:34:19,480 --> 00:34:21,994 Ama... Just say it, Shizuku! 486 00:34:22,120 --> 00:34:24,953 - No way. - Shizuku is such a great storyteller, 487 00:34:25,040 --> 00:34:27,634 but now that the story is about her, she won't say a word. 488 00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:30,638 You can't hide the fact you're in love, Shizuku. 489 00:34:31,280 --> 00:34:34,477 The look on your face shows your heart suffers with every beat. 490 00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:37,518 [Mouth full] How romantic. You are in love. 491 00:34:38,280 --> 00:34:40,714 Go ahead, make fun of me if you want to. 492 00:34:40,800 --> 00:34:43,758 Too bad. I was gonna show you my lyrics for <i>Country Roads. 493 00:34:43,840 --> 00:34:46,115 - You're finished? - Let me see! Let me see! 494 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:51,393 Great Shizuku, master of writing, we shall make fun of you no more. 495 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:54,239 - Please grace us with your words. - That's better. 496 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:56,996 I don't know if it's any good, though. 497 00:34:57,920 --> 00:35:00,593 And it might not be appropriate for graduation. 498 00:35:00,680 --> 00:35:03,148 I just tried to write something from the heart. 499 00:35:03,280 --> 00:35:05,430 This is so good, Shizuku. 500 00:35:05,560 --> 00:35:07,835 � <i>Country roads 501 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:10,428 <i>[girls]</i> � <i>I think I'll go 502 00:35:10,560 --> 00:35:15,429 � <i>Down this path on my own 503 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:17,795 � <i>My inspiration 504 00:35:17,920 --> 00:35:20,480 � <i>The road less taken 505 00:35:20,600 --> 00:35:22,795 � <i>But this is my 506 00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:24,990 � <i>Country road</i> � 507 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:27,634 It's great, Shizuku. I love it! 508 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:29,557 The lyrics aren't too corny? 509 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:31,079 No. They're wonderful. 510 00:35:31,160 --> 00:35:33,116 You really have a gift for writing. 511 00:35:33,240 --> 00:35:35,834 Reading all those books actually did her some good. 512 00:35:35,920 --> 00:35:38,354 - You sure they're OK? - They're from the heart. 513 00:35:38,440 --> 00:35:40,317 Yeah. I really like this part: 514 00:35:40,440 --> 00:35:42,590 "I dreamed of living alone but fearless. 515 00:35:42,720 --> 00:35:45,359 - [Bell chiming] - Secret longing to be courageous. 516 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:47,480 Loneliness kept bottled up inside..." 517 00:35:47,480 --> 00:35:49,994 - Ladies, that's the bell. - [Girls] Yes, ma'am. 518 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:58,595 Ahh! I love being a writer! 519 00:35:58,720 --> 00:35:59,994 [Yuko] Shizuku! 520 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:02,270 Do you want to come with us to the glee club? 521 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:04,789 - We're gonna show them your lyrics. - No, thanks. 522 00:36:04,880 --> 00:36:07,269 I want to check out some books from the library. 523 00:36:07,360 --> 00:36:09,271 We've got a test tomorrow, you know. 524 00:36:09,360 --> 00:36:11,999 - I'll study when I get home. - [Yuko] Yeah, right. 525 00:36:12,120 --> 00:36:14,156 - See you later. - See ya! 526 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:43,910 [Girls chattering in hallway] 527 00:36:48,240 --> 00:36:49,514 Hey, Yuko. 528 00:36:51,120 --> 00:36:54,829 Uh, sorry to bother you but, uh, can we talk? 529 00:36:56,600 --> 00:36:58,033 Mm-hmm. 530 00:37:04,920 --> 00:37:07,150 I was afraid it would be closed. 531 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:09,475 I hope that old man's doing all right. 532 00:37:20,720 --> 00:37:23,553 [Groaning] The Baron's gone. 533 00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:25,198 Someone must have bought him. 534 00:37:31,080 --> 00:37:34,240 "Mr. Nishi's Antique Shop." 535 00:37:34,240 --> 00:37:35,514 Oh, thank goodness. 536 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:38,154 That jerk's name isn't Amasawa. It's Nishi. 537 00:37:38,280 --> 00:37:40,475 - [Bicycle brakes squealing] - [Gasping] 538 00:37:44,720 --> 00:37:46,039 [Sighing] 539 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:52,998 - <i>[music playing] - [Shiho] Shizuku! 540 00:37:53,120 --> 00:37:55,509 Shizuku, Yuko's on the phone. 541 00:37:57,600 --> 00:37:58,510 Hey! 542 00:37:59,200 --> 00:38:00,918 Phone call. Can't you hear anything? 543 00:38:01,600 --> 00:38:04,273 I keep telling you you're gonna ruin your hearing. 544 00:38:04,360 --> 00:38:06,510 Hello? What? 545 00:38:06,640 --> 00:38:08,710 I can't really hear you. 546 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:11,792 Mm-hmm. Don't worry about it, Yuko. 547 00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:13,831 Mm-hmm. I'll be right there. 548 00:38:13,960 --> 00:38:16,428 - Where are you going? - Just down the street. 549 00:38:16,560 --> 00:38:18,790 [Door rattling] 550 00:38:22,560 --> 00:38:26,348 - Yuko, what happened? - [Sobbing] Shizuku. 551 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:29,392 What is it? Why... Why are you crying? 552 00:38:29,480 --> 00:38:31,710 I talked to Sugimura, 553 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:34,559 and he's friends with the guy who wrote me that letter, 554 00:38:34,680 --> 00:38:38,468 so he tried to convince me to go out with his friend. [crying] 555 00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:41,353 What? [groaning] 556 00:38:41,480 --> 00:38:45,189 Go out with your friend? How could you say that to me?! 557 00:38:45,280 --> 00:38:47,669 - [Crying] - What? 558 00:38:50,600 --> 00:38:53,034 That jerk. I can't believe he's that stupid. 559 00:38:53,120 --> 00:38:55,156 But I don't think he did it to hurt you. 560 00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:58,238 He's just a dope. He has no idea that you like him. 561 00:38:59,240 --> 00:39:01,549 [Sighing] I better apologize to him, I guess. 562 00:39:01,640 --> 00:39:05,080 But there's no way I can go to school with my face looking like this. 563 00:39:05,080 --> 00:39:07,071 I'm going to have to stay home tomorrow. 564 00:39:07,200 --> 00:39:09,156 - We've got tests, you know. - Mm-hmm. 565 00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:11,639 OK. 566 00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:30,788 [Whispering] Idiot. 567 00:39:33,040 --> 00:39:34,598 What did I do? 568 00:39:36,280 --> 00:39:37,713 That was pretty easy, huh? 569 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:41,037 - Headed to the library again? - No. I'm gonna go check on Yuko. 570 00:39:41,160 --> 00:39:42,957 Oh, tell her I hope she feels better. 571 00:39:43,080 --> 00:39:44,354 - I will. See ya. - Bye-bye. 572 00:39:51,520 --> 00:39:53,750 [Sugimura] Shizuku! 573 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:55,518 Wait up! 574 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:58,113 Whoa! 575 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:03,915 I need to talk to you about Yuko. 576 00:40:10,120 --> 00:40:13,440 And then all of a sudden she starts crying her head off. 577 00:40:13,440 --> 00:40:15,795 So, what did I say that was so terrible, huh? 578 00:40:17,080 --> 00:40:18,399 Just think about it. 579 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:20,829 Remember when Yuko said, "Date your friend? 580 00:40:20,960 --> 00:40:22,916 - How could you say that to me?" - Mm-hmm. 581 00:40:23,040 --> 00:40:25,952 All I said was he's a good guy. She should give him a chance. 582 00:40:26,080 --> 00:40:27,274 Get a clue! 583 00:40:27,360 --> 00:40:30,557 What Yuko was saying was that she didn't want to hear that from you. 584 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:34,040 - You know what that means, don't you? - I don't speak girl code! 585 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:35,758 Why don't you spell it out for me? 586 00:40:35,880 --> 00:40:38,110 [Grunting] I can't believe you're this dense! 587 00:40:38,240 --> 00:40:40,196 What it means is Yuko has a crush on you. 588 00:40:40,280 --> 00:40:44,034 What? Are you sure? I didn't pick up on that. 589 00:40:44,120 --> 00:40:47,112 Are you blind? She stayed home from school, you know. 590 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:49,276 She even missed a test on account of you. 591 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:53,109 But, it's that... You're the one I'm in love with! 592 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:55,037 [Gasping] What? 593 00:40:55,160 --> 00:40:57,355 Come on, quit joking around, will you? 594 00:40:57,440 --> 00:41:01,035 I'm not joking. I've been in love with you for years. Haven't you noticed? 595 00:41:01,160 --> 00:41:04,960 But you can't fall for me. That just doesn't happen. 596 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,077 Don't you like me at all? Or is there someone else you love? 597 00:41:08,200 --> 00:41:11,158 I'm not in love with anybody, 598 00:41:11,280 --> 00:41:14,158 but Yuko, she'll... I gotta go! 599 00:41:14,240 --> 00:41:16,196 Wait a minute! Forget Yuko! 600 00:41:16,320 --> 00:41:17,355 Do you like me? 601 00:41:17,480 --> 00:41:19,914 Of course I like you. We've been friends for years. 602 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:23,993 But Yuko and I are best friends, so that's the way it's gonna stay, OK? 603 00:41:25,760 --> 00:41:28,797 You understand? Or do I have to spell it out some more? 604 00:41:34,360 --> 00:41:36,430 No. I understand. 605 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:39,233 We'll just be friends. 606 00:41:45,760 --> 00:41:48,911 [Sugimura] I'm sorry. I'll never mention it again. 607 00:41:50,040 --> 00:41:52,349 [Bird singing] 608 00:42:06,040 --> 00:42:08,679 [Barking] 609 00:42:24,800 --> 00:42:26,153 [Bag hits floor] 610 00:42:28,280 --> 00:42:29,474 [Sighing] 611 00:42:32,200 --> 00:42:34,668 [Crying] You idiot! 612 00:42:34,800 --> 00:42:37,234 You're the one who's dense. 613 00:42:43,320 --> 00:42:45,276 [Door opening] 614 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:48,233 [Woman] Oh, Mrs. Tsukishima, I've got a package for you. 615 00:42:48,360 --> 00:42:49,713 The mailman left it with me. 616 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:52,070 [Mom] Oh, thanks. Sorry to trouble you. 617 00:42:54,160 --> 00:42:55,070 [Door closing] 618 00:43:04,400 --> 00:43:06,072 [Woman] Thanks so much for these. 619 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:08,760 No problem. There's way too much for us to eat. 620 00:43:10,040 --> 00:43:11,473 Oh, you're home. 621 00:43:11,560 --> 00:43:13,039 Shizuku. 622 00:44:30,840 --> 00:44:32,717 Hi, cat. 623 00:44:34,320 --> 00:44:36,550 Did you get locked out of your house? 624 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:41,514 So, what happened? Did everyone forget about you? 625 00:44:41,640 --> 00:44:43,358 Would you like some company? 626 00:44:45,880 --> 00:44:48,235 You're not very nice, are you, cat? 627 00:44:48,360 --> 00:44:49,509 Neither am I. 628 00:44:51,560 --> 00:44:54,154 I used to be nice and friendly and a grade-A student. 629 00:44:54,240 --> 00:44:57,596 Now I just goof around reading books and writing stupid lyrics. 630 00:44:57,680 --> 00:44:58,954 I don't know what's wrong. 631 00:44:59,080 --> 00:45:01,833 Even reading books isn't as much fun as it used to be. 632 00:45:01,920 --> 00:45:04,070 Now when I read a little voice inside me says, 633 00:45:04,200 --> 00:45:06,839 "Things never turn out like they do in fairy tales." 634 00:45:06,920 --> 00:45:08,239 I miss the old me. 635 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:12,630 [Panting] 636 00:45:29,440 --> 00:45:31,396 [Footsteps] 637 00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:34,317 Shizuku Tsukishima. 638 00:45:34,440 --> 00:45:35,634 Hi. 639 00:45:35,760 --> 00:45:38,115 I'm surprised Moon lets you pet him. 640 00:45:38,200 --> 00:45:40,316 You don't like anyone, do you, Moon? 641 00:45:40,440 --> 00:45:41,793 So Moon is his name? 642 00:45:41,920 --> 00:45:45,674 He looks like a full moon, doesn't he? Especially from that angle. 643 00:45:45,760 --> 00:45:48,149 But I've heard him called a few other names too. 644 00:45:48,240 --> 00:45:49,753 [Barking] 645 00:45:50,800 --> 00:45:52,950 What do you mean? Doesn't he belong to you? 646 00:45:53,040 --> 00:45:54,871 Nope. He doesn't belong to anybody. 647 00:45:54,960 --> 00:45:58,555 He just wanders around our neighborhood and lives in different houses. 648 00:45:58,640 --> 00:46:00,631 I've heard our neighbors call him Muta. 649 00:46:00,760 --> 00:46:03,638 Hmm. So he's a vagabond. 650 00:46:03,720 --> 00:46:07,599 That's right! I saw him riding around on the train the other day. 651 00:46:07,680 --> 00:46:09,557 - The train? - Yeah. 652 00:46:09,680 --> 00:46:11,318 He was taking a trip all by himself, 653 00:46:11,400 --> 00:46:13,436 he got off at my stop and I followed him here. 654 00:46:13,560 --> 00:46:16,199 I was so excited when he led me to this store. 655 00:46:16,320 --> 00:46:19,118 It was like something straight out of a fairy tale. 656 00:46:20,800 --> 00:46:23,792 I guess I shouldn't have said those bad things about him. 657 00:46:23,920 --> 00:46:25,433 I said he was mean like me. 658 00:46:25,560 --> 00:46:29,439 What? Moon's not like you. He's not like you at all. 659 00:46:29,520 --> 00:46:32,717 I... I mean, the cat's really kind of crazy. 660 00:46:34,000 --> 00:46:35,956 [Sighing] 661 00:46:39,720 --> 00:46:41,233 - So, I... - Is your? 662 00:46:43,280 --> 00:46:44,599 Is your grandfather OK? 663 00:46:44,720 --> 00:46:47,553 His shop has been closed for so long. I hope he's not sick. 664 00:46:47,640 --> 00:46:50,234 Yeah, he's fine. He just likes to keep weird hours. 665 00:46:50,360 --> 00:46:52,715 His store is closed more often than it's open. 666 00:46:52,840 --> 00:46:56,435 I peeked in the window and saw the Baron is not sitting on the table anymore. 667 00:46:56,520 --> 00:46:59,239 - Did somebody buy him? - You mean that cat statue? 668 00:46:59,360 --> 00:47:00,634 Wanna see him? Come on. 669 00:47:08,200 --> 00:47:10,077 [Door creaking] 670 00:47:10,880 --> 00:47:12,438 Can you close the door? 671 00:47:20,080 --> 00:47:21,638 [Gasping] 672 00:47:27,640 --> 00:47:28,993 This way. 673 00:47:31,240 --> 00:47:33,879 Wow. It's almost like we're in the sky. 674 00:47:40,000 --> 00:47:42,833 You're not afraid of heights, are you, Shizuku? 675 00:47:43,440 --> 00:47:45,795 No. I love it up here. It's inspiring. 676 00:47:52,040 --> 00:47:55,635 From the balcony this time of day is the prettiest. Come on. 677 00:48:18,160 --> 00:48:19,388 Here we are. 678 00:48:19,520 --> 00:48:22,557 - You can sit if you like. - Hey, the clock is gone. 679 00:48:22,680 --> 00:48:26,878 Oh, the big grandfather clock. We delivered it today. 680 00:48:27,000 --> 00:48:28,399 Here, have a look. 681 00:48:28,520 --> 00:48:29,839 So who bought the clock? 682 00:48:29,960 --> 00:48:32,428 No one. It was just here for a repair job. 683 00:48:32,560 --> 00:48:35,120 I see. Too bad. It was beautiful. 684 00:48:35,240 --> 00:48:37,231 It took Grandpa three years to fix it. 685 00:48:37,320 --> 00:48:39,709 He finished it the day you left your lunch here. 686 00:48:39,800 --> 00:48:41,028 Hey, about that lunch... 687 00:48:41,160 --> 00:48:43,720 I know it wasn't yours and you don't eat like a pig. 688 00:48:43,840 --> 00:48:46,513 Come over here and have a look into the Baron's eyes. 689 00:48:48,280 --> 00:48:50,157 Hurry up. The sun's starting to set. 690 00:48:55,520 --> 00:48:56,748 Wow. 691 00:49:01,840 --> 00:49:04,593 Pretty cool, huh? It's actually an accident. 692 00:49:04,720 --> 00:49:07,632 Sometimes the eyes get flawed when they're installed, 693 00:49:07,720 --> 00:49:10,712 - then they refract the light like that. - That's amazing. 694 00:49:10,840 --> 00:49:14,037 Grandpa will never sell the Baron. He wants to find its partner. 695 00:49:14,120 --> 00:49:15,872 There's another one? 696 00:49:16,000 --> 00:49:20,039 Yeah. He says that her name is Louise, but that's about it. 697 00:49:20,160 --> 00:49:23,470 Look as long as you like. I'm going downstairs. 698 00:49:26,760 --> 00:49:29,069 The light switch is over there if you need it. 699 00:49:41,520 --> 00:49:44,318 So, Baron, let's hear about this Louise. 700 00:49:44,400 --> 00:49:46,630 Is she an old girlfriend of yours or something? 701 00:49:46,760 --> 00:49:49,194 You look like you're all dressed up for a wedding. 702 00:49:49,280 --> 00:49:52,397 Did she leave you at the altar? Did someone kidnap her? 703 00:49:52,480 --> 00:49:56,268 There's a sad story there. I'll have to figure it out for myself. 704 00:50:25,080 --> 00:50:27,389 [Scraping] 705 00:50:56,000 --> 00:50:57,718 Hey. Had enough? 706 00:50:57,840 --> 00:50:59,432 Mm-hmm. Thank you. 707 00:50:59,560 --> 00:51:02,597 So, is that a real violin you're making? 708 00:51:02,720 --> 00:51:04,676 Oh. Yeah. 709 00:51:06,040 --> 00:51:08,076 - Can I see? - Sure. 710 00:51:11,480 --> 00:51:13,038 It's nearly finished. 711 00:51:13,160 --> 00:51:14,275 Wow! 712 00:51:14,360 --> 00:51:17,113 You carved the entire thing yourself, by hand? 713 00:51:17,200 --> 00:51:20,192 - How else would you do it? - That is amazing. 714 00:51:20,320 --> 00:51:23,596 They've been making violins the exact same way for 300 years, 715 00:51:23,720 --> 00:51:25,551 but whether or not they sound any good 716 00:51:25,640 --> 00:51:28,154 is totally dependent on the craftsman's skill. 717 00:51:28,240 --> 00:51:30,196 Did you make all those violins? 718 00:51:30,280 --> 00:51:31,713 [Seiji] No, of course not. 719 00:51:31,840 --> 00:51:33,990 We hold violin-making classes here. 720 00:51:34,120 --> 00:51:36,270 But one of them's yours, isn't it? 721 00:51:36,360 --> 00:51:39,193 - Yeah. - So which one is it? 722 00:51:39,320 --> 00:51:41,959 - The end. - Wow. 723 00:51:42,080 --> 00:51:43,479 That's really fantastic. 724 00:51:43,600 --> 00:51:46,114 I can't believe you can make something like this. 725 00:51:46,200 --> 00:51:47,633 It's like magic, isn't it? 726 00:51:47,720 --> 00:51:49,278 You're so weird. 727 00:51:49,400 --> 00:51:52,517 I can't believe some of the stuff that comes out of your mouth. 728 00:51:52,600 --> 00:51:55,478 It is magic. You made a violin pop out of a piece of wood. 729 00:51:55,560 --> 00:51:57,835 Anyone can make a violin of that caliber. 730 00:51:59,240 --> 00:52:01,276 I'm not close to being good enough. 731 00:52:07,400 --> 00:52:09,550 So, can you play the violin? 732 00:52:09,640 --> 00:52:10,675 Sort of. 733 00:52:10,800 --> 00:52:13,439 Would you play something for me, just a little bit? 734 00:52:13,560 --> 00:52:14,515 Give me a break. 735 00:52:14,640 --> 00:52:16,915 Come on, come on. Won't you, please? 736 00:52:17,040 --> 00:52:19,395 All right, but you're gonna have to sing along. 737 00:52:19,520 --> 00:52:20,999 What? 738 00:52:21,120 --> 00:52:23,509 You don't want me to sing. I'm terrible. 739 00:52:23,640 --> 00:52:25,710 I've got just the song for you. 740 00:52:40,400 --> 00:52:43,073 Are you ready? I'm pretty sure you know this one. 741 00:52:43,960 --> 00:52:46,793 [� <i>Take Me Home, Country Roads] 742 00:53:03,000 --> 00:53:05,150 [Tapping foot in rhythm] 743 00:53:05,960 --> 00:53:08,428 � <i>I dreamed of living 744 00:53:08,560 --> 00:53:11,440 � <i>Alone but fearless 745 00:53:11,440 --> 00:53:13,795 � <i>Secret longing 746 00:53:13,920 --> 00:53:16,753 � <i>To be courageous 747 00:53:16,880 --> 00:53:18,916 � <i>Loneliness kept 748 00:53:19,000 --> 00:53:21,468 � <i>Bottled up inside 749 00:53:21,600 --> 00:53:23,909 � <i>Just reveal your brave face 750 00:53:24,000 --> 00:53:26,468 � <i>They'll never know you lied 751 00:53:26,560 --> 00:53:28,630 � <i>Country road 752 00:53:28,760 --> 00:53:31,194 � <i>May lead me home 753 00:53:31,320 --> 00:53:33,993 � <i>Know I belong there 754 00:53:34,120 --> 00:53:36,839 � <i>All on my own 755 00:53:36,920 --> 00:53:39,639 - � <i>Destiny calls - Shh! 756 00:53:39,760 --> 00:53:42,194 � <i>Motionless, I stall 757 00:53:42,320 --> 00:53:44,788 � <i>Know I can't go 758 00:53:44,880 --> 00:53:47,269 � <i>Country road 759 00:53:48,600 --> 00:53:51,637 � <i>No matter how dark <i>the world's inside me</i> 760 00:53:51,720 --> 00:53:53,676 [tambourine rattling] 761 00:53:53,760 --> 00:53:57,548 � <i>I'll never stop to show a tear <i>that I've shed</i> 762 00:53:57,680 --> 00:54:01,673 - [accompanying instruments playing] - � <i>But now I have to walk so fast 763 00:54:01,800 --> 00:54:04,189 � <i>Running sprinting to forget 764 00:54:04,320 --> 00:54:08,598 � <i>What is lodged in my head 765 00:54:08,720 --> 00:54:11,234 � <i>Country road 766 00:54:11,320 --> 00:54:14,039 � <i>May lead me home 767 00:54:14,160 --> 00:54:16,469 � <i>Know I belong there 768 00:54:16,600 --> 00:54:19,558 � <i>All on my own 769 00:54:19,640 --> 00:54:21,870 � <i>Destiny calls 770 00:54:22,000 --> 00:54:24,912 � <i>Motionless, I stall 771 00:54:25,000 --> 00:54:27,514 � <i>Know I can't go 772 00:54:27,640 --> 00:54:30,108 � <i>Country road 773 00:54:30,200 --> 00:54:32,714 <i>[all]</i> � <i>Country road 774 00:54:32,840 --> 00:54:35,559 <i>[men]</i> � <i>La la la la 775 00:54:35,640 --> 00:54:40,839 � <i>You're a good friend <i>I'll never know</i> 776 00:54:40,960 --> 00:54:43,315 � <i>Same tomorrow 777 00:54:43,440 --> 00:54:46,000 � <i>Regret and sorrow 778 00:54:46,120 --> 00:54:48,793 � <i>Can't take you home 779 00:54:48,880 --> 00:54:52,270 [playing a fill] 780 00:54:52,400 --> 00:54:55,312 � <i>Country road</i> � 781 00:55:22,520 --> 00:55:25,478 - [laughing] - [Clapping] 782 00:55:25,560 --> 00:55:27,278 That was wonderful, you two. 783 00:55:29,600 --> 00:55:32,910 I'm Shizuku, by the way. Thanks for the great accompaniment. 784 00:55:35,160 --> 00:55:36,718 You're welcome, Shizuku. 785 00:55:36,800 --> 00:55:39,075 I was hoping we would meet up again. 786 00:55:39,200 --> 00:55:41,760 These are my good friends, Kita and Minami. 787 00:55:41,840 --> 00:55:43,717 Nice vocals. 788 00:55:43,840 --> 00:55:47,515 You're the lucky girl who got to see the grandfather clock strike 12:00. 789 00:55:47,600 --> 00:55:50,637 I never knew you had such a pretty friend, Seiji. 790 00:55:50,760 --> 00:55:52,955 What? Seiji? 791 00:55:53,080 --> 00:55:55,320 Is your name Seiji Amasawa? 792 00:55:55,320 --> 00:55:57,200 Yeah. Of course. 793 00:55:57,200 --> 00:55:59,998 - Wait, didn't I tell you my name? - No, you didn't. 794 00:56:00,120 --> 00:56:02,873 I thought it was Nishi. That's what's on the sign. 795 00:56:03,000 --> 00:56:06,037 That's my grandfather's last name. Mine is Amasawa. 796 00:56:06,120 --> 00:56:09,795 [Groaning] This is my worst nightmare. I should have known better. 797 00:56:09,920 --> 00:56:13,037 - I never get the fairy tale ending. - What are you babbling about? 798 00:56:13,120 --> 00:56:15,315 What difference does it make what my name is? 799 00:56:15,400 --> 00:56:18,790 It makes a difference! You knew my name but you never told me yours. 800 00:56:18,880 --> 00:56:20,871 [Seiji] You could've asked me my name. 801 00:56:20,960 --> 00:56:23,474 [Shizuku] I never had a chance! This is so unfair! 802 00:56:23,600 --> 00:56:26,831 - I was so sure Seiji Amasawa was... - I was what? 803 00:56:26,960 --> 00:56:29,110 A nice, intelligent, civilized person. 804 00:56:29,240 --> 00:56:31,276 Oh, really? You read too many fairy tales. 805 00:56:31,400 --> 00:56:33,960 [Shizuku] Clearly you've read a lot of them yourself. 806 00:56:34,080 --> 00:56:36,116 [Laughing] 807 00:56:38,440 --> 00:56:41,352 [Bicycle spokes clicking] 808 00:56:48,720 --> 00:56:52,110 Your grandpa and his friends are really nice. I had a great time. 809 00:56:52,240 --> 00:56:55,516 You'll have to come back. Grandpa and his friends would like that. 810 00:56:55,640 --> 00:56:58,757 Next time I'm keeping my mouth shut. No yelling or singing. 811 00:56:58,880 --> 00:57:01,030 I could listen to you play violin for hours. 812 00:57:01,120 --> 00:57:05,238 - Have you ever thought of performing? - My violin playing's nothing special. 813 00:57:05,360 --> 00:57:07,874 My ultimate goal is to be a world-class violin maker. 814 00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:10,753 That's great. You're already so good at it. 815 00:57:10,880 --> 00:57:12,677 No, if you really want to be good 816 00:57:12,800 --> 00:57:15,109 you have to be trained in Cremona, Italy. 817 00:57:15,240 --> 00:57:18,038 I want to go there when I graduate from junior high. 818 00:57:18,120 --> 00:57:19,872 You're not going to high school? 819 00:57:20,000 --> 00:57:21,479 My parents think I am, 820 00:57:21,560 --> 00:57:24,358 but my grandpa is trying to convince them otherwise. 821 00:57:24,440 --> 00:57:26,954 I guess we'll have to see. Cross your fingers. 822 00:57:38,160 --> 00:57:41,232 That's great that you know what you want to do with your life. 823 00:57:41,360 --> 00:57:43,715 I don't have a clue what I want to do with mine. 824 00:57:43,800 --> 00:57:45,711 I just waste time writing corny lyrics. 825 00:57:45,840 --> 00:57:49,116 I know what I want to do, but I don't know if I'll get to do it. 826 00:57:49,240 --> 00:57:51,470 I fight with my parents about it everyday. 827 00:57:51,600 --> 00:57:54,717 Even if I get to go, it doesn't mean that I'll be any good at it. 828 00:57:54,800 --> 00:57:56,950 I'll just have to do my best and find out. 829 00:57:59,000 --> 00:58:00,831 You sure you don't want a ride home? 830 00:58:00,920 --> 00:58:02,751 Yeah. It's just around the corner. 831 00:58:02,840 --> 00:58:04,432 See ya. 832 00:58:04,560 --> 00:58:06,198 Uh, Shizuku... 833 00:58:06,320 --> 00:58:08,390 [gasping] Yeah? 834 00:58:08,480 --> 00:58:11,233 I just wanted to say that I actually liked your lyrics. 835 00:58:11,320 --> 00:58:14,949 You're a very talented writer. Keep pursuing it. It's not a waste of time. 836 00:58:15,080 --> 00:58:18,197 Just the other day you told me my lyrics were corny. 837 00:58:18,280 --> 00:58:20,748 - Oh, did I really say that? - Seiji! 838 00:58:20,840 --> 00:58:22,478 I'm sorry. 839 00:58:23,400 --> 00:58:26,551 Ha! You're forgetful too. See you later. 840 00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:43,074 [Footsteps approaching] 841 00:58:45,360 --> 00:58:49,035 Shizuku, turn off your lamp. You left it on all night last night. 842 00:58:50,680 --> 00:58:53,433 [Creaking] 843 00:58:55,600 --> 00:58:58,512 When did you know what to do with your life? 844 00:58:58,640 --> 00:59:01,154 - [Shiho] What are you talking about? - You know! 845 00:59:01,280 --> 00:59:03,510 Don't worry about it. You'll take your exams 846 00:59:03,600 --> 00:59:07,229 and whatever high school you get into will pretty much decide things. 847 00:59:07,320 --> 00:59:10,312 - [Shizuku] Don't we get a choice? - You do if you study hard. 848 00:59:10,440 --> 00:59:11,953 - [Sighing] - Now go to sleep. 849 00:59:12,040 --> 00:59:13,553 Good night. 850 00:59:23,560 --> 00:59:26,552 - [Rain pattering] - [Panting] 851 00:59:26,640 --> 00:59:30,997 I can't believe Mom didn't wake me up. She's getting more forgetful than I am. 852 00:59:32,640 --> 00:59:34,596 [Panting] 853 00:59:39,560 --> 00:59:42,552 - Uh, hello? - Oh, hello. 854 00:59:42,640 --> 00:59:44,312 Can't you run any faster? 855 00:59:44,440 --> 00:59:46,510 You don't have to wait for me. 856 00:59:49,400 --> 00:59:51,675 [Shizuku panting] 857 00:59:55,000 --> 00:59:57,070 [Bell chiming] 858 00:59:57,200 --> 01:00:00,112 [Students talking, giggling] 859 01:00:02,120 --> 01:00:04,680 [Sighing] Just made it. 860 01:00:04,800 --> 01:00:06,870 Shizuku, what happened? 861 01:00:06,960 --> 01:00:08,439 Ah, you look like a wreck. 862 01:00:08,560 --> 01:00:11,120 Well, you seem fine. You sure do recover fast. 863 01:00:11,240 --> 01:00:14,630 Is it true that you were out with a boy from another class last night? 864 01:00:14,720 --> 01:00:16,915 - Where did you hear that? - It's a rumor. 865 01:00:17,040 --> 01:00:19,793 They say it looked like the two of you are going steady. 866 01:00:19,880 --> 01:00:22,713 - It's nothing like that, Yuko. - I'm not worried about it. 867 01:00:26,760 --> 01:00:28,318 [Boy] It's what the book says. 868 01:00:28,400 --> 01:00:30,038 Yuko, about my friend's letter, 869 01:00:30,120 --> 01:00:32,953 I'll tell my friend you're not interested. I'm sorry. 870 01:00:33,080 --> 01:00:35,036 No, I'm the one who should apologize. 871 01:00:35,120 --> 01:00:36,792 It's OK. 872 01:00:41,080 --> 01:00:45,153 Hey, did you see Sasuke last night? I was blown away. It was the best ever! 873 01:00:48,040 --> 01:00:50,873 [Bell chiming] 874 01:00:51,520 --> 01:00:54,159 This formula's gonna be on tomorrow's test, class, 875 01:00:54,280 --> 01:00:56,840 - so make sure you know it. - [Groaning] 876 01:00:56,920 --> 01:00:58,399 [Teacher] Class dismissed. 877 01:00:59,520 --> 01:01:02,273 - [Laughing] - You forgot your books. 878 01:01:03,800 --> 01:01:06,712 [Boy] I'm a little nervous to ask her out. I mean, should I? 879 01:01:06,840 --> 01:01:08,592 [Girl] I didn't even get to see it. 880 01:01:08,680 --> 01:01:10,989 No way! [laughing] 881 01:01:16,000 --> 01:01:17,956 [Laughing] 882 01:01:18,080 --> 01:01:20,275 Excuse me, is this Shizuku's classroom? 883 01:01:21,040 --> 01:01:22,678 Hey, Amasawa, what's up? 884 01:01:22,760 --> 01:01:25,035 I'm looking for Shizuku. Is she in here? 885 01:01:25,160 --> 01:01:28,357 Shizuku? Yeah, she's here. 886 01:01:28,480 --> 01:01:31,950 Hey Shizuku, you got a visitor. It's a guy! 887 01:01:32,040 --> 01:01:33,473 [Talking stops] 888 01:01:36,080 --> 01:01:38,992 - Seiji, she's right over there. - [Chuckling] 889 01:01:39,120 --> 01:01:41,680 [Gasping] Hi, Seiji. 890 01:01:41,800 --> 01:01:44,109 Shizuku, can we talk for a minute? 891 01:01:44,240 --> 01:01:46,196 Uh, sure. 892 01:01:46,320 --> 01:01:48,629 [Boy] Check it out! Shizuku's got a boyfriend! 893 01:01:48,760 --> 01:01:50,352 [Cheering] 894 01:01:50,480 --> 01:01:52,118 � <i>Shizuku's got a boyfriend</i> � 895 01:01:52,200 --> 01:01:55,112 No, I don't. Hey, he's not my boyfriend! 896 01:01:55,240 --> 01:01:57,708 - [Laughing] - [Girl] Aww, come on. 897 01:01:57,800 --> 01:01:59,392 Boyfri... [grunting] 898 01:02:01,560 --> 01:02:03,152 All right, what is it? 899 01:02:03,280 --> 01:02:05,919 I get to go to Cremona, Italy. I just found out. 900 01:02:06,000 --> 01:02:08,195 What? Come on, let's go. 901 01:02:08,280 --> 01:02:11,272 [Laughing, cheering] 902 01:02:12,920 --> 01:02:15,115 - Where are we going? - To the roof. 903 01:02:18,360 --> 01:02:19,793 [Groaning] 904 01:02:22,120 --> 01:02:24,076 Oh, excellent. 905 01:02:24,200 --> 01:02:28,716 Seiji, why did you broadcast to the class that you wanted to talk to me? 906 01:02:28,840 --> 01:02:32,071 I'm sorry. I was excited and I wanted you to be the first to know. 907 01:02:34,320 --> 01:02:37,790 But now people might get the idea that you like me. 908 01:02:37,920 --> 01:02:39,638 Don't worry about it. 909 01:02:39,760 --> 01:02:42,513 Hey, so even though my parents gave in there's a catch. 910 01:02:42,640 --> 01:02:43,755 Oh. What's the catch? 911 01:02:43,880 --> 01:02:45,279 Well, when I'm in Italy 912 01:02:45,360 --> 01:02:49,035 I have to try out with this friend of my grandpa's who owns the workshop. 913 01:02:49,160 --> 01:02:50,434 Try out? 914 01:02:50,560 --> 01:02:53,279 Yeah, my parents said I get two months to prove myself. 915 01:02:53,400 --> 01:02:56,198 If my grandpa's friend doesn't think I have potential, 916 01:02:56,320 --> 01:02:59,153 then I have to come back here and go to high school. 917 01:02:59,240 --> 01:03:02,152 I've heard this guy is really tough on his apprentices, 918 01:03:02,280 --> 01:03:05,875 so it doesn't seem fair that my parents are only giving me one shot. 919 01:03:06,000 --> 01:03:08,150 But it's a great opportunity, so I'm going. 920 01:03:08,280 --> 01:03:11,431 - When? Do you leave soon? - As soon as I get my passport. 921 01:03:11,560 --> 01:03:14,028 My dad said he was going to notify the school today. 922 01:03:14,120 --> 01:03:16,190 Wow, that fast, huh? 923 01:03:17,360 --> 01:03:19,669 I'm happy for you. Your dream's coming true. 924 01:03:19,800 --> 01:03:22,553 I hope so. I'm going to give it everything I've got. 925 01:03:25,080 --> 01:03:26,399 - Would you? - Oh... 926 01:03:28,320 --> 01:03:30,197 Hey, it stopped raining. Look. 927 01:03:30,320 --> 01:03:31,355 Yeah, you're right. 928 01:03:32,040 --> 01:03:34,110 Wow! Look at that view. 929 01:03:38,920 --> 01:03:40,797 Maybe we'll see a rainbow. 930 01:03:40,920 --> 01:03:41,909 Yeah. 931 01:03:51,800 --> 01:03:54,519 I wonder what Cremona, Italy will be like. 932 01:03:54,640 --> 01:03:56,471 I hope it turns out to be a nice place. 933 01:03:56,560 --> 01:03:59,028 Mm-hmm. The city's really old, 934 01:03:59,160 --> 01:04:01,993 and everybody there thinks violin making is respectable. 935 01:04:02,120 --> 01:04:03,394 That's great. 936 01:04:03,480 --> 01:04:06,278 It's so brave of you to go after your dream like that. 937 01:04:06,400 --> 01:04:08,231 I just waste my time reading books, 938 01:04:08,320 --> 01:04:12,313 and all I've been dreaming about was we would go to the same high school. 939 01:04:12,400 --> 01:04:15,949 [Chuckling] OK, that was embarrassing. I shouldn't have said that. 940 01:04:18,360 --> 01:04:20,157 - Shh! Stay down. - [Giggling] 941 01:04:20,280 --> 01:04:22,635 - Do you think they'll kiss? - [Boy] Hurry up. 942 01:04:32,280 --> 01:04:34,919 You know, I noticed you a long time ago. 943 01:04:35,000 --> 01:04:37,195 I first spotted you reading in the library. 944 01:04:37,280 --> 01:04:41,478 I walked past you hundreds of times, but you never noticed me, right? 945 01:04:41,600 --> 01:04:44,478 I even sat down in the chair right next to you a couple times. 946 01:04:44,600 --> 01:04:45,715 Yeah? 947 01:04:45,800 --> 01:04:48,155 Then I started checking out all sorts of books 948 01:04:48,240 --> 01:04:50,595 just so I can get my name on the cards before you. 949 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:52,915 - Guess that got your attention. - [Gasping] 950 01:04:53,040 --> 01:04:56,476 But now... I have to take off to Italy. 951 01:04:56,600 --> 01:04:59,433 That's some pretty lousy timing, don't you think? 952 01:05:02,560 --> 01:05:04,437 Yeah, that's pretty bad. 953 01:05:05,400 --> 01:05:07,709 [Boy] Hey, quit pushin'! I can't see! 954 01:05:07,840 --> 01:05:10,559 - [Grunting] - [Gasping] 955 01:05:10,680 --> 01:05:13,194 [Laughing] 956 01:05:14,320 --> 01:05:16,117 You jerks! 957 01:05:18,760 --> 01:05:21,593 [Boy] Get out of the way! Shizuku is really mad! 958 01:05:21,720 --> 01:05:23,153 [Grunting] 959 01:05:24,760 --> 01:05:26,990 - [Sniffling] - [Gasping] 960 01:05:29,560 --> 01:05:30,470 Hey! 961 01:05:37,880 --> 01:05:40,155 [Sighing] 962 01:05:55,600 --> 01:05:57,318 - Here, Dad. - Thank you. 963 01:05:57,440 --> 01:06:00,432 - I'm going to Yuko's. - Shizuku, is that all you're having? 964 01:06:01,520 --> 01:06:03,112 I'm not hungry. 965 01:06:05,520 --> 01:06:08,080 Pick up some milk on your way home, OK? 966 01:06:08,160 --> 01:06:10,037 [Shizuku] I don't feel like it. 967 01:06:10,160 --> 01:06:12,993 - Hey, you're the one who drank it all. - [Door closing] 968 01:06:13,120 --> 01:06:15,759 She's really been slacking off these last few days. 969 01:06:15,880 --> 01:06:18,110 [Train bell ringing] 970 01:06:23,600 --> 01:06:25,158 [Man] Taxi! 971 01:06:26,720 --> 01:06:28,551 [Woman] Sorry, I can't go. 972 01:06:34,760 --> 01:06:37,638 - Thanks for meeting me, Yuko. - No problem. 973 01:06:37,760 --> 01:06:39,716 I've never been so confused in my life. 974 01:06:39,840 --> 01:06:41,319 [Yuko] Mom, Shizuku's here. 975 01:06:41,400 --> 01:06:45,188 - [Woman] Shizuku, how nice to see you. - [Shizuku] Hi, Mrs. Harada. 976 01:06:45,280 --> 01:06:47,271 - <i>[TVplays] - Hello, girls. 977 01:06:47,400 --> 01:06:49,755 - Hi, Mr. Harada. - Hi, Shizuku. 978 01:06:49,840 --> 01:06:52,149 Would you two like some tea and cookies? 979 01:06:52,280 --> 01:06:53,838 [Yuko] Yeah. Thanks, Mom. 980 01:06:53,920 --> 01:06:56,957 I'm having a fight with my father. I'm not talking to him. 981 01:07:02,960 --> 01:07:05,679 Boys really have guts, don't they? 982 01:07:06,760 --> 01:07:08,193 He'll be gone for two months. 983 01:07:08,320 --> 01:07:10,629 He's returning for our graduation ceremony, 984 01:07:10,720 --> 01:07:13,678 then he's going back again to study for about ten years. 985 01:07:13,760 --> 01:07:15,830 You'll practically never see him again. 986 01:07:15,920 --> 01:07:16,989 But you're so lucky. 987 01:07:17,080 --> 01:07:20,072 The two of you sound like the perfect match, like soulmates. 988 01:07:20,200 --> 01:07:22,668 He's so much better than me. We read the same books 989 01:07:22,760 --> 01:07:24,830 but I never do anything with what I learn. 990 01:07:24,960 --> 01:07:26,916 He decided long ago what he wanted to do. 991 01:07:27,040 --> 01:07:29,508 - He's going straight for his dream. - I guess so. 992 01:07:30,760 --> 01:07:34,070 You know what? Kinuyo was in the same first year class as Seiji. 993 01:07:34,200 --> 01:07:37,158 She said he was a little hard to approach but a good student 994 01:07:37,280 --> 01:07:38,554 and really handsome too. 995 01:07:38,680 --> 01:07:40,352 You don't need to rub it in. 996 01:07:40,480 --> 01:07:42,596 I already feel like I'm not good enough. 997 01:07:42,720 --> 01:07:44,278 This whole thing is doomed. 998 01:07:44,400 --> 01:07:46,789 No, it's not. All that matters is he likes you. 999 01:07:46,920 --> 01:07:49,036 - Didn't he say that? - Yeah. 1000 01:07:49,160 --> 01:07:51,230 But I'm not sure I believe it. 1001 01:07:51,360 --> 01:07:54,238 [Sighing] I don't get you. 1002 01:07:54,360 --> 01:07:56,476 It's so cool. You could be writing letters 1003 01:07:56,600 --> 01:07:59,353 and encouraging each other every single day. 1004 01:07:59,480 --> 01:08:01,357 How could I ever encourage him? 1005 01:08:01,440 --> 01:08:03,715 He's worked so much harder than I ever have. 1006 01:08:03,840 --> 01:08:05,319 You are weird. 1007 01:08:06,200 --> 01:08:07,918 Just because you haven't decided 1008 01:08:08,000 --> 01:08:11,390 what you're going to do after you graduate from junior high school 1009 01:08:11,480 --> 01:08:14,040 doesn't mean that you're not good enough for him. 1010 01:08:14,160 --> 01:08:15,229 [Sighing] 1011 01:08:15,320 --> 01:08:17,629 Everyone in school thinks you're talented. 1012 01:08:17,760 --> 01:08:21,275 You've read more books than anyone I know and your lyrics are great. 1013 01:08:21,360 --> 01:08:24,477 And you can tell people just what you feel. I can't do that. 1014 01:08:24,560 --> 01:08:26,391 [Sighing] 1015 01:08:26,480 --> 01:08:28,596 I'm not close to being good enough. 1016 01:08:28,720 --> 01:08:30,119 - Yes, you are. - Mm-mmm. 1017 01:08:30,200 --> 01:08:31,474 That's what Seiji said. 1018 01:08:31,600 --> 01:08:33,750 He isn't sure he has any talent either. 1019 01:08:33,880 --> 01:08:35,916 I should test myself like he is. 1020 01:08:37,560 --> 01:08:40,518 That's what I'll do. I'll try being a writer. 1021 01:08:40,600 --> 01:08:41,919 I've already got a story. 1022 01:08:42,040 --> 01:08:44,110 I've got two months to see what I can do. 1023 01:08:44,840 --> 01:08:46,512 But midterms are coming up. 1024 01:08:46,640 --> 01:08:48,790 That's OK. Thanks, Yuko. 1025 01:08:48,920 --> 01:08:50,990 I feel like maybe I can handle this now. 1026 01:08:51,120 --> 01:08:53,634 - You're going? - Yeah. I've gotta get writing. 1027 01:08:55,160 --> 01:08:57,151 - [Barking] - Bye, Mr. And Mrs. Harada. 1028 01:08:57,280 --> 01:08:59,350 - Bye, Sumo. - Say hello to your mom for me. 1029 01:08:59,480 --> 01:09:00,754 [Shizuku] I will. 1030 01:09:03,160 --> 01:09:06,118 - You hang in there too, Yuko. - Mm-hmm. 1031 01:09:06,240 --> 01:09:09,232 I'm sure Sugimura will see what a good person you are. 1032 01:09:10,480 --> 01:09:11,674 See you later. 1033 01:09:13,640 --> 01:09:15,392 So that's it. It's simple. 1034 01:09:15,520 --> 01:09:17,431 All I have to do is give my writing a try. 1035 01:09:20,360 --> 01:09:22,590 [Gasping] Moon. 1036 01:09:25,560 --> 01:09:28,120 [Girl] Muta! Muta! 1037 01:09:28,240 --> 01:09:31,471 Hey, Mom, Muta ran off again. 1038 01:09:31,560 --> 01:09:33,630 Where does he keep going? 1039 01:09:33,760 --> 01:09:35,432 Muta. Huh. 1040 01:09:38,600 --> 01:09:42,991 <i>Whisper of the Heart</i> by Shizuku Tsukishima. 1041 01:09:43,120 --> 01:09:45,076 "Listen to the voice of the forest 1042 01:09:45,200 --> 01:09:48,988 and the wind that blows from a far-off cluster of stars." 1043 01:10:06,480 --> 01:10:09,677 [Nishi] So, you want to write a story about the Baron? 1044 01:10:09,800 --> 01:10:11,791 Something about him inspires me, 1045 01:10:11,880 --> 01:10:14,314 but I know the Baron has special meaning for you, 1046 01:10:14,400 --> 01:10:17,995 so I thought I'd better ask your permission before I use him in my book. 1047 01:10:18,080 --> 01:10:20,275 [Laughing] You can use the Baron. 1048 01:10:20,360 --> 01:10:22,316 Thank you for asking, 1049 01:10:22,440 --> 01:10:24,396 but I'd like to ask for a favor in return. 1050 01:10:25,640 --> 01:10:27,039 Yes? 1051 01:10:27,120 --> 01:10:31,796 Once you have finished your story I want to be the first to read it, hmm? 1052 01:10:31,920 --> 01:10:34,195 Oh, uh... I... 1053 01:10:34,280 --> 01:10:35,633 [Nishi] Is it a deal? 1054 01:10:35,760 --> 01:10:37,398 Do I really have to show it to you? 1055 01:10:37,520 --> 01:10:40,671 I've never written anything before. I'm afraid it's gonna stink. 1056 01:10:40,800 --> 01:10:43,155 [Laughing] 1057 01:10:43,240 --> 01:10:46,073 You sound just like all the other artists that I've met. 1058 01:10:46,200 --> 01:10:49,556 No one should expect perfection when they're first starting out. 1059 01:10:49,680 --> 01:10:52,274 Wait a minute. I've got something to show you. 1060 01:10:58,000 --> 01:11:00,230 I think you'll like this. 1061 01:11:03,600 --> 01:11:04,953 Take a look. 1062 01:11:09,400 --> 01:11:12,198 [Shizuku] It looks like a rock. 1063 01:11:12,320 --> 01:11:15,676 It's a special kind of rock called a geode. 1064 01:11:15,760 --> 01:11:17,955 Hold it close to your eye and look inside. 1065 01:11:18,040 --> 01:11:19,712 That's right, like that. 1066 01:11:27,600 --> 01:11:29,352 Wow. 1067 01:11:30,600 --> 01:11:31,828 Look at that. 1068 01:11:31,920 --> 01:11:33,956 Those crystals are called beryl. 1069 01:11:34,080 --> 01:11:37,117 There are pieces of raw emeralds deep inside them. 1070 01:11:37,200 --> 01:11:39,998 - Aren't emeralds worth a lot of money? - Sure. 1071 01:11:40,080 --> 01:11:43,470 But they need to be cut and polished first. 1072 01:11:43,600 --> 01:11:46,717 When you first become an artist you are like that rock. 1073 01:11:46,840 --> 01:11:50,037 You're in a raw natural state with hidden gems inside. 1074 01:11:50,160 --> 01:11:54,836 You have to dig down deep and find the emeralds tucked away inside you. 1075 01:11:55,880 --> 01:11:57,438 And that's just the beginning. 1076 01:11:57,560 --> 01:12:00,279 Once you've found your gems you have to polish them. 1077 01:12:00,360 --> 01:12:02,510 It takes a lot of hard work. 1078 01:12:02,640 --> 01:12:06,599 Oh, and here's the tricky part: Look at the crack in the geode. 1079 01:12:06,680 --> 01:12:07,795 OK. 1080 01:12:07,920 --> 01:12:10,115 You see that big green crystal there? 1081 01:12:10,240 --> 01:12:12,356 You could spend years polishing that 1082 01:12:12,480 --> 01:12:14,869 and it wouldn't be worth much at all. 1083 01:12:14,960 --> 01:12:17,349 The smaller crystals are much more valuable, 1084 01:12:17,480 --> 01:12:20,233 and there may be some even deeper inside that we can't see 1085 01:12:20,360 --> 01:12:21,952 which are even more precious. 1086 01:12:22,080 --> 01:12:25,390 [Chuckling] Oh, it's bad to get old. You just keep rambling. 1087 01:12:25,520 --> 01:12:26,919 I'll shut up now. 1088 01:12:28,280 --> 01:12:30,953 What if I look inside myself and I don't find any gems? 1089 01:12:31,080 --> 01:12:32,718 What if I'm just a rock? 1090 01:12:32,800 --> 01:12:34,233 I'm going to try anyway. 1091 01:12:34,360 --> 01:12:37,432 I'll write that story and I'll let you be the first to read it. 1092 01:12:37,560 --> 01:12:40,120 That's the spirit. I'll be looking forward to it. 1093 01:12:47,600 --> 01:12:51,832 A raw gem in a vein of lapis lazuli. 1094 01:12:55,400 --> 01:12:57,595 Ah, let us go forth together, 1095 01:12:57,720 --> 01:13:00,757 in search of the vein of lapis lazuli. 1096 01:13:02,520 --> 01:13:04,078 Look. Be not fearful. 1097 01:13:04,200 --> 01:13:07,431 On the day of the new moon space is warped. 1098 01:13:09,880 --> 01:13:13,190 [Baron] As such, things far away loom large 1099 01:13:13,320 --> 01:13:16,278 whereas things near at hand appear small. 1100 01:13:16,360 --> 01:13:18,032 Come, let us fly. 1101 01:13:18,120 --> 01:13:20,475 We will rise on the updraft! 1102 01:13:24,840 --> 01:13:26,398 But we must hurry! 1103 01:13:26,520 --> 01:13:28,750 Quick! The planetoids are gathering. 1104 01:13:30,440 --> 01:13:31,668 Shall we? 1105 01:13:31,760 --> 01:13:34,035 And... off we go! 1106 01:13:34,160 --> 01:13:36,879 [Shizuku screaming] 1107 01:13:40,240 --> 01:13:43,000 That's it! We're riding the air currents. 1108 01:13:43,000 --> 01:13:45,878 See that tower? We'll clear it in a single leap. 1109 01:13:46,000 --> 01:13:48,150 [Shizuku] Are you kidding? That's so high. 1110 01:13:48,280 --> 01:13:50,350 [Baron] Ah, it just looks high. 1111 01:13:50,480 --> 01:13:53,278 You'll see once we get closer. 1112 01:14:08,800 --> 01:14:11,678 Let's go. When the afternoon air currents mix, 1113 01:14:11,760 --> 01:14:13,716 we can even touch the stars without fear. 1114 01:14:15,400 --> 01:14:16,435 That's strange. 1115 01:14:20,080 --> 01:14:22,230 Shizuku's in nonfiction? 1116 01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:25,278 I've never seen her look at anything but fairy tales. 1117 01:15:02,320 --> 01:15:06,108 It's a prisoner locked in a cell and he's making a violin. 1118 01:15:31,600 --> 01:15:33,477 [Gasping] 1119 01:15:37,240 --> 01:15:39,310 Seiji! [gasping] 1120 01:15:39,440 --> 01:15:41,431 I thought you had left for Italy. 1121 01:15:41,560 --> 01:15:44,760 I just talked to my grandpa. He said you might be here. 1122 01:15:44,760 --> 01:15:48,275 I'm glad I found you. I'm leaving tomorrow. 1123 01:15:48,400 --> 01:15:50,277 You are? 1124 01:15:51,680 --> 01:15:54,353 Go on. You should keep working. 1125 01:15:54,480 --> 01:15:56,232 I'll wait until you're done. 1126 01:16:21,120 --> 01:16:22,997 Sorry I can't see you home. 1127 01:16:23,880 --> 01:16:26,348 I'm just glad I was able to see you again. 1128 01:16:26,480 --> 01:16:28,311 I can't go to the airport with you 1129 01:16:28,400 --> 01:16:30,709 but I'll be waiting for you when you come back. 1130 01:16:30,840 --> 01:16:32,478 I'll see you in two months then. 1131 01:16:38,720 --> 01:16:42,190 I'm sorry for complaining all the time, Seiji. 1132 01:16:42,280 --> 01:16:44,748 I promise I'll work hard while you're gone. 1133 01:16:51,200 --> 01:16:53,111 Well, I better go. 1134 01:16:56,040 --> 01:16:57,439 Have a safe trip. 1135 01:17:14,920 --> 01:17:17,639 Louise, my betrothed and I, 1136 01:17:17,720 --> 01:17:20,598 were born in a far-off land. 1137 01:17:24,720 --> 01:17:28,599 <i>[Baron] Back then,</i> <i>magic was still alive in our town,</i> 1138 01:17:28,720 --> 01:17:31,075 <i>and the streets</i> <i>were lined with shops</i> 1139 01:17:31,200 --> 01:17:34,988 <i>where the descendents of magicians</i> <i>worked as artisans.</i> 1140 01:17:38,600 --> 01:17:43,230 <i>The craftsman who made us</i> <i>was a poor apprentice dollmaker.</i> 1141 01:17:46,440 --> 01:17:49,159 <i>But Louise and I were happy,</i> 1142 01:17:49,240 --> 01:17:51,117 <i>for the man who made us</i> 1143 01:17:51,200 --> 01:17:53,953 <i>gave us the ability to love.</i> 1144 01:17:54,400 --> 01:17:57,392 <i>Then one day...</i> 1145 01:18:02,680 --> 01:18:04,398 [Yuko] Shizuku. 1146 01:18:04,520 --> 01:18:06,112 Shizuku! 1147 01:18:06,960 --> 01:18:08,518 - Shizuku! - [Gasping] 1148 01:18:09,640 --> 01:18:12,234 The answer, Shizuku? 1149 01:18:12,360 --> 01:18:14,237 Stand up. 1150 01:18:14,320 --> 01:18:16,834 I don't know, sir. I wasn't paying attention. 1151 01:18:16,960 --> 01:18:19,713 [Teacher] You haven't been paying attention all week. 1152 01:18:19,840 --> 01:18:22,434 - I'm sorry, sir. - Yuko, will you help out Shizuku? 1153 01:18:22,560 --> 01:18:24,630 Yes, sir. 1154 01:18:24,720 --> 01:18:27,757 What? You were up until four in the morning? 1155 01:18:27,880 --> 01:18:30,440 I just can't seem to stop writing for some reason. 1156 01:18:31,440 --> 01:18:35,194 You keep spacing out all the time, like today. 1157 01:18:35,280 --> 01:18:37,080 I was thinking about my story. 1158 01:18:37,080 --> 01:18:39,992 There's so much I want to write. I can't find enough time. 1159 01:18:40,120 --> 01:18:43,396 [Sighing] I don't feel like eating. 1160 01:18:44,960 --> 01:18:46,871 [Squeaking] 1161 01:18:52,680 --> 01:18:54,830 [Shuffling foot] 1162 01:19:04,680 --> 01:19:06,079 [Shuffling foot] 1163 01:19:06,160 --> 01:19:08,833 - [Door opening] - [Footsteps] 1164 01:19:11,000 --> 01:19:13,468 [Mom] Oh! Shizuku, it's you. 1165 01:19:13,600 --> 01:19:15,272 You scared me half to death. 1166 01:19:15,400 --> 01:19:17,152 Why didn't you have the lights on? 1167 01:19:17,240 --> 01:19:19,470 Oh, Shizuku, you didn't finish the laundry. 1168 01:19:19,600 --> 01:19:22,034 Get in here, Shizuku! Shizuku! 1169 01:19:25,160 --> 01:19:28,630 [Slurping] Where's Shizuku? Doesn't she want dinner? 1170 01:19:28,760 --> 01:19:30,637 She said she isn't hungry. 1171 01:19:49,360 --> 01:19:51,669 - [Girls laughing] - Can you believe that? 1172 01:19:51,800 --> 01:19:53,074 She actually said that. 1173 01:19:54,360 --> 01:19:55,952 Oh, hello, Mrs. Tsukishima. 1174 01:19:56,080 --> 01:19:58,514 - Sorry to keep you waiting. - No trouble at all. 1175 01:19:58,640 --> 01:20:01,154 Do you know if the career counseling room is open? 1176 01:20:01,240 --> 01:20:03,196 - Yeah. - Come this way. 1177 01:20:09,480 --> 01:20:10,674 [Mom] I'm home. 1178 01:20:13,320 --> 01:20:14,594 Hi there, Mom. 1179 01:20:15,400 --> 01:20:17,675 You're home early today. 1180 01:20:18,800 --> 01:20:20,950 Ohh, I'm exhausted. 1181 01:20:21,040 --> 01:20:23,554 - Want some coffee? - Sounds great. 1182 01:20:26,080 --> 01:20:29,072 So, Mom, there's something I need to talk to you about. 1183 01:20:29,160 --> 01:20:32,436 [Mom] Not something bad, I hope. I already have a headache. 1184 01:20:35,360 --> 01:20:37,669 I'm thinking of moving into my own place. 1185 01:20:37,800 --> 01:20:39,870 [Shiho] I found the greatest apartment. 1186 01:20:39,960 --> 01:20:42,030 Honey, can you really afford to move out? 1187 01:20:42,120 --> 01:20:44,873 I saved some money from my temp job, 1188 01:20:45,000 --> 01:20:48,515 and I just got a part-time position in a test-preparation school. 1189 01:20:48,640 --> 01:20:52,880 I see. I've gotten so used to you helping me out while I'm in school. 1190 01:20:52,880 --> 01:20:55,792 But we'll be fine. I'll talk to your father about it. 1191 01:20:55,920 --> 01:20:58,115 Really? Thanks, Mom. 1192 01:20:59,840 --> 01:21:02,479 Financially I think you'll have to manage on your own 1193 01:21:02,600 --> 01:21:04,716 until I finish my last semester of school. 1194 01:21:04,840 --> 01:21:07,832 - Once I graduate I can help you out. - That'd be great. 1195 01:21:07,920 --> 01:21:11,549 I hate to do this now while you're in the middle of your master's thesis. 1196 01:21:11,640 --> 01:21:12,755 Don't worry about it. 1197 01:21:12,880 --> 01:21:16,236 I really appreciate all the help you gave me preparing the data. 1198 01:21:16,320 --> 01:21:18,550 It'll be good for Shizuku to have her own room 1199 01:21:18,680 --> 01:21:22,229 so she can focus on her studies. She's been acting so strange lately. 1200 01:21:22,360 --> 01:21:23,588 You're telling me. 1201 01:21:23,720 --> 01:21:27,554 I had a conference today with one of her teachers. Look at this. 1202 01:21:27,640 --> 01:21:29,596 Huh. What is it? 1203 01:21:29,720 --> 01:21:31,711 [Gasping] What's happened to her? 1204 01:21:31,840 --> 01:21:33,717 I've never seen grades this low. 1205 01:21:34,640 --> 01:21:37,029 It's so strange. I wonder what she's doing. 1206 01:21:37,120 --> 01:21:38,838 She's at her desk all day. 1207 01:21:46,320 --> 01:21:48,754 - Oh, good evening. - Good evening. 1208 01:21:51,000 --> 01:21:52,479 Thank you. 1209 01:21:57,360 --> 01:22:00,830 [Shiho] With grades like that, no high school will accept you. 1210 01:22:00,960 --> 01:22:03,872 [Shizuku] Fine. I'm not going to high school anyway. 1211 01:22:03,960 --> 01:22:06,952 Are you crazy? You think a junior high education is enough? 1212 01:22:07,040 --> 01:22:09,076 What kind of fantasy world are you living in? 1213 01:22:09,200 --> 01:22:11,589 Hey, it's my future so I make the decision. 1214 01:22:11,720 --> 01:22:15,918 Don't give me that attitude. You know you're being completely ridiculous. 1215 01:22:16,040 --> 01:22:18,634 If you keep acting like this you'll ruin your life. 1216 01:22:18,760 --> 01:22:20,671 School's really made your life great. 1217 01:22:20,760 --> 01:22:23,513 All you've done since college is work part-time jobs. 1218 01:22:23,600 --> 01:22:25,909 [Shiho] I'm making money and I can support myself. 1219 01:22:26,040 --> 01:22:28,270 What job will you get without a college degree? 1220 01:22:28,400 --> 01:22:31,995 You'll end up destitute because you're in some stupid rebellious phase. 1221 01:22:32,080 --> 01:22:35,117 [Shizuku] I'm not being rebellious. I'm going after my dreams. 1222 01:22:35,240 --> 01:22:37,993 What dreams? You just goof around reading books. 1223 01:22:38,120 --> 01:22:41,317 Stop the arguing, girls. I've heard enough. 1224 01:22:41,400 --> 01:22:44,278 But Dad, she's gonna ruin her life if she keeps this up. 1225 01:22:44,360 --> 01:22:47,670 Hmm. All right. Let's go to the kitchen and discuss this. 1226 01:22:47,760 --> 01:22:50,672 Shizuku, change out of your uniform first, please. 1227 01:22:52,760 --> 01:22:54,352 Hurry it up. 1228 01:23:07,200 --> 01:23:08,713 A bit low. 1229 01:23:08,840 --> 01:23:11,195 Shizuku, are you doing the best you can? 1230 01:23:11,280 --> 01:23:13,236 Yes! I take these tests very seriously. 1231 01:23:13,360 --> 01:23:16,352 Just a little bit ago you said you weren't going to high school. 1232 01:23:16,440 --> 01:23:19,159 You were the one who said no high school would accept me. 1233 01:23:19,280 --> 01:23:21,271 Shiho, I'd like to talk to Shizuku alone. 1234 01:23:21,400 --> 01:23:23,436 Would you please excuse yourself, honey? 1235 01:23:23,560 --> 01:23:24,913 Fine. 1236 01:23:26,960 --> 01:23:29,599 - Where's your mother? - She's at the Tanakas. 1237 01:23:29,720 --> 01:23:32,712 - [Mom] I'm home. - [Shiho] There she is. Hey, Mom. 1238 01:23:32,840 --> 01:23:35,798 - [Mom] Is your father home? - [Shiho] He's in the kitchen. 1239 01:23:35,920 --> 01:23:38,798 [Dad] Could you come in here? I'm having a talk with Shizuku. 1240 01:23:38,920 --> 01:23:40,638 [Mom] Sure. Just a second. 1241 01:23:42,640 --> 01:23:44,153 [Door closing] 1242 01:23:46,040 --> 01:23:48,793 [Dad] All right, Shizuku. 1243 01:23:48,880 --> 01:23:51,030 You have something that you're doing 1244 01:23:51,160 --> 01:23:53,720 that you think is more important than studying? 1245 01:23:55,760 --> 01:23:57,955 Will you tell us what it is? 1246 01:23:58,920 --> 01:24:00,911 When I can tell you, I will. 1247 01:24:01,040 --> 01:24:05,033 Shizuku, can't you do whatever it is once your exams are over? 1248 01:24:05,160 --> 01:24:08,755 I have to do it now. I've only got three weeks left before he... 1249 01:24:08,880 --> 01:24:12,759 It's that I promised myself I'd achieve this certain goal 1250 01:24:12,840 --> 01:24:15,434 - or I'm not good enough. - Good enough for what? 1251 01:24:15,520 --> 01:24:17,795 Why do you need to prove yourself? 1252 01:24:18,920 --> 01:24:21,832 [Mom] We can't help you unless you tell us what's going on. 1253 01:24:21,920 --> 01:24:26,675 What could you be doing that you can't tell your mother and father about? 1254 01:24:26,800 --> 01:24:30,509 - Honey, please. - Oh, sorry. I'll put it out. 1255 01:24:32,640 --> 01:24:34,437 [Exhaling] 1256 01:24:39,280 --> 01:24:41,032 You work so hard in the library. 1257 01:24:41,160 --> 01:24:43,628 Whatever you're doing, I know it's important to you. 1258 01:24:43,760 --> 01:24:46,479 And I truly respect that. 1259 01:24:46,560 --> 01:24:50,678 Honey, why don't we let Shizuku do what she thinks is best? 1260 01:24:50,760 --> 01:24:53,115 Not everyone needs to follow the same path. 1261 01:24:53,240 --> 01:24:54,275 [Mom] Hmm. 1262 01:24:54,400 --> 01:24:58,757 Well, I have to admit I've often dreamed about straying from the path myself. 1263 01:25:00,400 --> 01:25:04,632 All right, Shizuku, go ahead and do what your heart tells you. 1264 01:25:04,720 --> 01:25:08,713 But it's never easy when you do things differently from everyone else. 1265 01:25:08,800 --> 01:25:13,510 If things don't go well, you'll only have yourself to blame. 1266 01:25:13,600 --> 01:25:16,637 And I want you to eat meals with us, no matter how busy you get. 1267 01:25:16,720 --> 01:25:19,029 That's right. We like to see you once in a while. 1268 01:25:19,160 --> 01:25:21,720 - OK. - Tell your sister we're finished. 1269 01:25:24,560 --> 01:25:26,471 I'll make us some tea. 1270 01:25:29,040 --> 01:25:31,395 [Shiho] Hey, Shizuku. 1271 01:25:31,520 --> 01:25:33,238 Dad let you have your own way, 1272 01:25:33,360 --> 01:25:36,113 but he wants you to study and get into a good high school. 1273 01:25:36,200 --> 01:25:38,998 I know that. It was written all over his face. 1274 01:25:39,080 --> 01:25:42,789 By the way, I'm gonna be moving out next Sunday. 1275 01:25:42,920 --> 01:25:44,751 You'll have the room to yourself. 1276 01:25:44,880 --> 01:25:47,075 You're moving out? I didn't know that. 1277 01:25:47,160 --> 01:25:49,628 [Shiho] Yep. You're gonna be on your own now. 1278 01:25:57,000 --> 01:25:59,275 [Panting] 1279 01:25:59,400 --> 01:26:04,110 [Baron] Hurry! Faster! Faster! 1280 01:26:04,200 --> 01:26:06,998 Only one stone is genuine. 1281 01:26:07,080 --> 01:26:09,150 Which one? Which one is real? 1282 01:26:09,280 --> 01:26:11,032 [Baron] You are on your own now. 1283 01:26:11,120 --> 01:26:14,112 You must make the choice yourself. 1284 01:26:14,240 --> 01:26:15,468 Hurry! 1285 01:26:17,120 --> 01:26:18,394 [Gasping] 1286 01:26:31,600 --> 01:26:33,636 [Shizuku screaming] 1287 01:27:04,880 --> 01:27:06,108 [Blowing] 1288 01:27:26,520 --> 01:27:28,670 [Snoring] 1289 01:27:33,320 --> 01:27:35,675 [Creaking] 1290 01:27:48,160 --> 01:27:50,993 Louise, you've come back to me. 1291 01:27:51,080 --> 01:27:55,153 I'm sorry I've grown old. I didn't know you'd return. 1292 01:27:59,560 --> 01:28:01,039 [Thump] 1293 01:28:05,240 --> 01:28:08,437 [Sighing] 1294 01:28:09,640 --> 01:28:11,790 [Creaking] 1295 01:28:19,080 --> 01:28:22,072 Shizuku. Please, come on in. 1296 01:28:22,200 --> 01:28:25,715 I was just taking a nap. 1297 01:28:25,800 --> 01:28:28,075 Did I wake you? I'm sorry. 1298 01:28:28,200 --> 01:28:31,237 I hate to bother you, Mr. Nishi, but my story's finished. 1299 01:28:32,880 --> 01:28:35,155 Ooh, wonderful. 1300 01:28:35,240 --> 01:28:37,549 Oh, you should be very proud. 1301 01:28:38,680 --> 01:28:42,195 Well, here it is. You're the first one to read it, just as promised. 1302 01:28:42,320 --> 01:28:44,072 Well, this is a good-sized novel. 1303 01:28:44,160 --> 01:28:47,516 <i>Whisper of the Heart</i> by Shizuku Tsukishima. 1304 01:28:47,600 --> 01:28:50,273 I know it's a bit long, but could you read it right away? 1305 01:28:50,360 --> 01:28:52,316 I'll just wait here, if you don't mind. 1306 01:28:52,400 --> 01:28:55,153 I could, but you've put so much into this. 1307 01:28:55,280 --> 01:28:57,589 Shouldn't I take my time and read it carefully? 1308 01:28:57,680 --> 01:29:00,274 I'd rather you read it now, 'cause I'm kind of nervous. 1309 01:29:00,400 --> 01:29:02,994 You don't have to read it all, just a few pages. 1310 01:29:03,080 --> 01:29:06,436 And then... then if it's boring you can quit. 1311 01:29:06,520 --> 01:29:09,080 I understand. I'll read it right away. 1312 01:29:09,200 --> 01:29:12,431 Have a seat by the fire. It's getting cold. 1313 01:29:17,000 --> 01:29:20,197 There. Now no one will disturb us. 1314 01:29:23,760 --> 01:29:26,991 Uh, would it be OK with you if I wait downstairs? 1315 01:29:27,080 --> 01:29:28,638 - Hmm? - I won't get cold. 1316 01:29:28,720 --> 01:29:30,153 I'd rather not watch you read. 1317 01:29:31,960 --> 01:29:35,430 Hmm. That'll be fine. Go ahead. 1318 01:30:27,280 --> 01:30:30,113 [Jets roaring] 1319 01:30:38,240 --> 01:30:40,310 [Door opening] 1320 01:30:45,240 --> 01:30:47,117 So, there you are. 1321 01:30:47,240 --> 01:30:49,629 I finished your book, Shizuku. 1322 01:30:51,280 --> 01:30:54,078 Thank you, dear. It was really wonderful. 1323 01:30:54,160 --> 01:30:55,673 No, it's not! It's a mess. 1324 01:30:55,800 --> 01:30:57,631 The storyline goes all over the place. 1325 01:30:57,760 --> 01:30:59,876 All the characters' dialogue sounds corny. 1326 01:30:59,960 --> 01:31:02,952 You have to tell me the truth. I know it's a complete disaster. 1327 01:31:03,040 --> 01:31:07,079 No. It's just a bit rough, dear, like Seiji's violin. 1328 01:31:07,200 --> 01:31:09,350 What I read was raw and heartfelt. 1329 01:31:11,560 --> 01:31:13,835 You should be very proud for all your hard work. 1330 01:31:13,960 --> 01:31:17,236 You've dug inside your soul and found some real gems. 1331 01:31:17,360 --> 01:31:21,114 Next you'll need to polish it, which will also take a lot of work. 1332 01:31:22,720 --> 01:31:26,679 There's no need to be upset. Just have a little patience. 1333 01:31:26,800 --> 01:31:29,360 [Sobbing] 1334 01:31:50,360 --> 01:31:53,557 Now let's go inside. It's cold out here. 1335 01:31:53,640 --> 01:31:55,278 OK. [sniffling] 1336 01:31:55,360 --> 01:31:58,591 I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't be crying. 1337 01:31:58,720 --> 01:32:01,280 I wanted so badly to do a good job, 1338 01:32:01,400 --> 01:32:04,949 but there's so much that I don't know about writing. [sobbing] 1339 01:32:05,040 --> 01:32:09,318 And Seiji, he's so much more accomplished than I am. 1340 01:32:09,440 --> 01:32:11,795 [Sniffling] I can never catch up. 1341 01:32:11,880 --> 01:32:13,996 I can never be good enough. 1342 01:32:14,120 --> 01:32:15,997 [Crying] 1343 01:32:16,120 --> 01:32:19,078 I see. You must be very fond of Seiji. 1344 01:32:23,120 --> 01:32:24,997 [Shizuku slurping] 1345 01:32:32,320 --> 01:32:34,276 [Sniffling] 1346 01:32:35,360 --> 01:32:37,271 [Blowing] 1347 01:32:38,440 --> 01:32:40,271 How do you like your noodles, hmm? 1348 01:32:40,360 --> 01:32:42,874 [Sniffling] I like them a lot. 1349 01:32:44,360 --> 01:32:46,999 When Seiji finished making his very first violin, 1350 01:32:47,080 --> 01:32:49,514 he was far more upset than you are today. 1351 01:32:49,600 --> 01:32:53,149 It took four batches of noodles to calm him down. [chuckling] 1352 01:32:55,960 --> 01:32:58,030 Ah. Thank you, dear. 1353 01:32:59,320 --> 01:33:02,232 Now tell me, how far did we get into the Baron's story? 1354 01:33:02,320 --> 01:33:05,710 You were a student in Germany when you found the Baron in a caf�. 1355 01:33:05,840 --> 01:33:07,512 Ah, that's right. 1356 01:33:08,880 --> 01:33:13,078 I was captivated by his expression. It was so sad and mysterious. 1357 01:33:13,200 --> 01:33:16,397 So I begged the owner of the caf� to let me buy the Baron. 1358 01:33:16,520 --> 01:33:19,671 [Nishi] But he refused to sell it to me. 1359 01:33:19,800 --> 01:33:24,032 He said the Baron had a female companion who was away for repairs. 1360 01:33:24,160 --> 01:33:26,230 The two of them made such a beautiful couple 1361 01:33:26,360 --> 01:33:28,555 he didn't think it was right to separate them. 1362 01:33:28,680 --> 01:33:33,310 I told him that as soon as the Baroness was repaired, I'd buy them both. 1363 01:33:33,400 --> 01:33:36,790 The Baroness, her name was Louise, isn't that right? 1364 01:33:36,880 --> 01:33:39,872 No one knows this, but Louise was the name 1365 01:33:40,000 --> 01:33:42,389 of a woman I went to school with. 1366 01:33:42,480 --> 01:33:44,391 She and I became very close, 1367 01:33:44,520 --> 01:33:48,308 and every day we'd meet at the caf� to see if the Baroness had returned. 1368 01:33:49,120 --> 01:33:52,430 Louise pleaded with the caf� owner to sell me the Baron. 1369 01:33:52,560 --> 01:33:55,279 She promised to buy the Baroness and hold onto her 1370 01:33:55,360 --> 01:33:57,874 until the two statues could be reunited. 1371 01:33:58,000 --> 01:34:00,560 Finally the caf� owner agreed, 1372 01:34:00,680 --> 01:34:02,910 and I left for Japan with the Baron. 1373 01:34:03,040 --> 01:34:07,238 I promised Louise that I would return to Germany as soon as possible, 1374 01:34:07,320 --> 01:34:11,472 and I vowed that when the Baron and Baroness were reunited, 1375 01:34:11,600 --> 01:34:13,113 so would we be. 1376 01:34:16,040 --> 01:34:18,634 But the war began soon after my departure 1377 01:34:18,720 --> 01:34:22,679 and I wasn't able to return to Germany until many years later. 1378 01:34:24,840 --> 01:34:27,593 I visited our caf� and I searched all over Germany 1379 01:34:27,680 --> 01:34:29,557 but I could find no trace of her. 1380 01:34:31,320 --> 01:34:34,835 I never saw Louise or the Baroness again. 1381 01:34:36,520 --> 01:34:40,069 I'm sorry. So that's why you never want to talk about the Baron. 1382 01:34:40,160 --> 01:34:43,152 But you've done something wonderful for me, Shizuku. 1383 01:34:43,240 --> 01:34:47,233 What was only a memory for me has gained new life thanks to your story. 1384 01:34:47,360 --> 01:34:49,191 Oh, that reminds me. 1385 01:34:56,640 --> 01:34:58,870 Now hold out your hands. 1386 01:35:04,640 --> 01:35:05,755 But I... 1387 01:35:05,840 --> 01:35:08,559 That geode suits you better than me. 1388 01:35:08,680 --> 01:35:10,079 I want you to have it. 1389 01:35:11,280 --> 01:35:14,272 Promise me you'll polish your story well. 1390 01:35:14,360 --> 01:35:17,158 I will. [sniffling] 1391 01:35:29,920 --> 01:35:31,638 Thanks for everything, Mr. Nishi. 1392 01:35:31,760 --> 01:35:33,193 My pleasure. 1393 01:35:35,800 --> 01:35:37,392 See you later. 1394 01:35:45,360 --> 01:35:47,237 [Door opening] 1395 01:35:47,320 --> 01:35:49,595 - [Shizuku] Anyone home? - I'm in here. 1396 01:35:52,240 --> 01:35:53,912 Is Dad around? 1397 01:35:54,040 --> 01:35:55,268 He's in the bathtub. 1398 01:35:55,400 --> 01:35:57,470 Do you know what time it is, young lady? 1399 01:35:57,560 --> 01:35:59,437 I'd like to make a formal announcement. 1400 01:35:59,520 --> 01:36:01,750 I've decided that I want to attend high school. 1401 01:36:01,880 --> 01:36:03,950 - I'll start studying tomorrow. - Really? 1402 01:36:04,080 --> 01:36:06,719 Does that mean you've already finished your project? 1403 01:36:06,800 --> 01:36:08,358 For the time being. 1404 01:36:09,600 --> 01:36:11,909 Do you want dinner? I made curry. 1405 01:36:12,000 --> 01:36:13,877 [Shizuku] No, thanks. 1406 01:36:14,000 --> 01:36:16,434 [Sighing] For the time being, huh? 1407 01:36:16,560 --> 01:36:18,437 [Chuckling] 1408 01:36:23,280 --> 01:36:25,589 [Sighing] 1409 01:36:25,680 --> 01:36:28,319 [Dad] Shizuku, the bathroom's free if you want it. 1410 01:36:34,280 --> 01:36:37,829 [Deep breathing] 1411 01:36:47,040 --> 01:36:49,554 Look at her, my little warrior. 1412 01:36:52,000 --> 01:36:53,513 Let's see. 1413 01:36:59,880 --> 01:37:01,518 [Dad] Sweet dreams. 1414 01:37:02,320 --> 01:37:03,878 [Closing door] 1415 01:37:17,280 --> 01:37:18,872 Huh? 1416 01:37:38,480 --> 01:37:40,038 [Sighing] 1417 01:37:40,760 --> 01:37:42,159 [Shuddering] 1418 01:37:53,720 --> 01:37:54,948 Seiji? 1419 01:38:02,120 --> 01:38:03,997 Yeah. Just a second. 1420 01:38:04,840 --> 01:38:07,400 [Rattling] 1421 01:38:18,160 --> 01:38:20,549 I can't believe this. You were actually awake. 1422 01:38:20,680 --> 01:38:22,079 This isn't a dream, is it? 1423 01:38:22,200 --> 01:38:25,510 No. I came back from Italy a day early. Get on. 1424 01:38:25,600 --> 01:38:27,352 Oh, wait a minute. 1425 01:38:27,440 --> 01:38:29,158 You'll be cold like that. 1426 01:38:31,480 --> 01:38:33,391 OK, hop on. 1427 01:38:33,520 --> 01:38:37,308 - You'll be cold. I'll get a jacket. - There's not enough time. Let's go. 1428 01:38:39,240 --> 01:38:41,117 All right, hold on tight now. 1429 01:38:46,360 --> 01:38:48,635 [Seiji] I wanted to see you as soon as I got home, 1430 01:38:48,720 --> 01:38:52,030 so I stood outside your window hoping you'd look outside and see me. 1431 01:38:52,160 --> 01:38:55,197 Suddenly you were standing there. I couldn't believe my eyes. 1432 01:38:55,320 --> 01:38:57,356 We must be meant for each other, Shizuku. 1433 01:38:57,440 --> 01:38:59,396 I still can't believe I'm not dreaming. 1434 01:38:59,480 --> 01:39:01,630 Who cares? This is a great dream. 1435 01:39:01,760 --> 01:39:03,239 [Horn beeping] 1436 01:39:06,560 --> 01:39:08,312 How did things go in Italy? 1437 01:39:08,400 --> 01:39:11,039 [Seiji] My master said I'm not great yet, but I could be. 1438 01:39:11,160 --> 01:39:13,151 I've decided to finish high school first, 1439 01:39:13,280 --> 01:39:14,679 then I'll go back to Cremona. 1440 01:39:23,040 --> 01:39:25,270 - Should I get off? - No. Stay on. 1441 01:39:25,360 --> 01:39:29,512 I decided I was going to ride up this steep hill 1442 01:39:29,640 --> 01:39:31,392 carrying you with me. [panting] 1443 01:39:31,520 --> 01:39:33,033 Who said you could decide that? 1444 01:39:33,160 --> 01:39:35,151 [Panting] 1445 01:39:35,280 --> 01:39:37,555 I don't want to be just a burden for you. 1446 01:39:40,400 --> 01:39:44,188 If I'm going with you I'm going to help you. 1447 01:39:44,320 --> 01:39:47,437 [Panting] All right, go ahead and help. 1448 01:39:47,520 --> 01:39:49,033 Just a bit further. 1449 01:39:49,120 --> 01:39:51,714 [Both panting] 1450 01:40:02,400 --> 01:40:05,278 Shizuku, hurry up! Get on! 1451 01:40:17,800 --> 01:40:20,439 [Panting] 1452 01:40:22,520 --> 01:40:24,476 Ah, just in time. 1453 01:40:25,720 --> 01:40:27,153 Wow. 1454 01:40:29,200 --> 01:40:31,031 - Need a hand? - I'm fine. 1455 01:40:34,160 --> 01:40:35,479 Look at this. 1456 01:40:51,400 --> 01:40:52,913 Amazing. 1457 01:40:53,040 --> 01:40:55,315 With all that mist, it looks like the ocean. 1458 01:40:55,440 --> 01:40:57,715 Yeah. This is where I come to get inspired. 1459 01:40:57,840 --> 01:40:59,478 You'll see in a second. 1460 01:41:42,200 --> 01:41:44,111 [Seiji] I wanted to show this to you. 1461 01:41:44,240 --> 01:41:45,673 It's beautiful, isn't it? 1462 01:41:47,040 --> 01:41:50,555 Grandpa told me about all the amazing writing you've been doing. 1463 01:41:50,680 --> 01:41:52,910 I feel bad that I wasn't here to encourage you. 1464 01:41:53,000 --> 01:41:54,752 I was just off thinking about myself. 1465 01:41:54,880 --> 01:41:57,917 Mm-mmm. You're the one who inspired me, Seiji. 1466 01:41:58,000 --> 01:41:59,956 I'm glad I pushed myself. 1467 01:42:00,040 --> 01:42:01,951 I know myself a little bit better now. 1468 01:42:03,840 --> 01:42:06,070 I realized I need a lot more schooling, 1469 01:42:06,200 --> 01:42:09,351 so I don't mind doing what it takes to get into a good high school. 1470 01:42:09,440 --> 01:42:12,398 Shizuku. I've been thinking. 1471 01:42:12,480 --> 01:42:13,913 It's that... 1472 01:42:14,000 --> 01:42:16,594 I know this might sound really weird to you, 1473 01:42:16,720 --> 01:42:18,915 but could you see us getting married someday? 1474 01:42:19,000 --> 01:42:20,319 [Gasping] 1475 01:42:20,400 --> 01:42:22,789 I promise I'll be a professional violin maker 1476 01:42:22,880 --> 01:42:24,950 and you can be a professional writer. 1477 01:42:26,920 --> 01:42:28,512 Mm-hmm. 1478 01:42:28,640 --> 01:42:30,676 Does this sound corny? 1479 01:42:30,800 --> 01:42:33,712 It's a little corny, but you're a violin maker, not a writer. 1480 01:42:33,840 --> 01:42:35,751 That's true. This is great! 1481 01:42:35,880 --> 01:42:39,395 Come here. It's getting cold. 1482 01:42:39,520 --> 01:42:42,796 Shizuku, I love you! 1483 01:42:43,160 --> 01:42:46,038 [� Yoko Honna: <i>Country Road] 225040