I've had this image in my head since I was a child.
An image of a landscape you could find anywhere.
A scene from a dream where I have all the time in the world.
But I've never been there.
I've been told it's because I've undergone In-Grove's Anti-Feminus.
But it doesn't really matter why.
I just wanted to search for something.
That's why I went on this trip.
Huh? An emergency?
I'm hitting debris? Why?
There aren't any cleaners this far out...
Please...
Rinon!
Take control of the ship!
Make a short jump as soon as the ship is stable!
Please!
Take me to that place!
Just... a little farther...
There's a life sign in the crash zone?
I'd likely...
...been searching for that place.
Hoo o sugiru shiokaze
頬を過ぎる潮風
As the sea breeze passes your cheek,
Kimi wa damatteiru dake
君は黙っているだけ
you just kept quiet.
Hontou wa sono yokogao furete mitai no ni
本当はその横顔 触れてみたいのに
Even though I actually wanted to touch the side of your face.
Kuchizuketa ki ga shiteta
口づけた気がしてた
I felt like I was kissing,
Are wa sou yume no naka
あれはそう夢の中
but that was only within a dream.
Genjitsu no kyoukai o kaze ga sarau
現実の境界を風がさらう
The boundaries of reality are swept away by the wind.
Nanigenai kotoba de kagayaki dashita nichijou
何気ない言葉で 輝きだした日常
Your casual words brightened my daily life.
Itsuka mita eiga mitai dane
いつか見た映画みたいだね
It's just like the movie we saw together one day.
Kisetsu ga meguri megutte mo
季節が巡り巡っても
Even as the seasons continue to come and go,
Bokura o zutto matteru
僕らをずっと待ってる
what will always wait for us
Kogeta firumu no you na natsu no kaori
焦げたフィルムのような夏の香り
is the smell of burnt film, reminiscent of summer.
Tsuite kienai yokan
付いて消えない予感
The everlasting premonition
Nozoita renzu o tobikoete
覗いたレンズを飛び越えて
will fly through the lens pointed at you
Sono te o tsukamu kara
その手を掴むから
and seize your hand.
Nanami-san!
Kanna-chan?
Whoa, I had this weird dream.
This naked girl was holding Kai-kun and they were surrounded by light.
The girl was really adorable.
No, she was very beautiful.
Yeah, she looked exactly like that girl sitting over...
...there?
Na—
Nanami-san!
Could you explain exactly what's going on?
Let me start with this. Don't get the wrong idea.
And what idea would that be?
What you're thinking right now.
Anyway, she's—
Takatsuki Ichika-senpai.
She transferred into our school today as a third year.
That's right...
So your name's Takatsuki Ichika-san?
Nice to meet you.
I'm Kai-kun's older sister, Nanami.
Thank you for having me in your home.
Indeed...
So why is she in your house, Kai-kun? Even though you only met today?
I, uh...
W-Well...
Th-There was a malfunction in the quan linkage,
and my altalite was seriously damaged,
so I couldn't go anywhere,
and the damage to the incrobe was extensive...
That's all too hard for Onee-chan to understand...
Basically, she has nowhere to live due to some problems,
and it seems she has no money, either.
I just happened to run into her on the way home from school,
and she told me the story.
So I told her she could stay here for one night...
I mean, you couldn't just walk away after hearing that.
You can't have a girl camping out somewhere by herself.
So that's what happened.
Question.
Why were you two embracing by the front door?
We weren't!
That was...
We were?!
Ka-Kaito-kun's altalite...
I-I mean, he wasn't feeling well, so I was just taking care of him!
Oh, that's right...
I started to feel sick and lost consciousness...
Kai-kun, are you sick?
Huh?
I'm not sure, but I'm fine now.
Taking care of him...
That's what you were doing?
Holding him close to your chest so he gets better...
That's really "taking care of him."
Did you think he'd get better if you embraced him?
That's what we do on my planet!
Your planet?
I-I mean, where I come from.
Where are you from, Takatsuki-san?
Ple—
No, I mean...
North of here.
Like, Hokkaido?
No, further than that.
Are you studying abroad?
Y-Yeah, something like that.
Wow, so you came from such a faraway place to study abroad by yourself!
That's impressive, Takatsuki-san!
Your Japanese is really good, too!
Th-Thanks...
I see.
Well, I kind of understand what's going on now.
That's good.
But if something happened,
why not just contact your parents?
Well, I...
Senpai?
Did something happen to your...?
I think I know how you feel!
Are you an esper?!
Takatsuki-san...
No, Ichika-chan.
I'm sorry we brought up such sad memories.
Kai-kun and I lost our parents, too,
so we understand...
I really know how you feel!
Wai— Nanami-san?!
A-Anyway, so that's what's going on.
So there shouldn't be a problem with letting her stay here for one night, right?
One night?
How about just letting her live here?
Nanami-san?!
I mean, I'll be leaving for a pretty long business trip tomorrow.
Someone will need to take care of Kai-kun.
Since she's a senpai from his school, I won't have to worry.
And since she's a girl, she'll be able to cook and do the laundry.
I-I'll do my best!
Sounds great.
Nanami-san, you're being too lax!
You can't let a girl and guy live under the same roof like this!
People have to help each other out when they're going through hard times.
And Kai-kun is a nice guy,
so he wouldn't try anything funny...
...just because he's living with a really cute girl.
He wouldn't, would he?
O-Of course not.
You paused!
You thought about it for a second!
No, I didn't!
Your eyes are lying!
What eyes?!
Your eyes right now!
Okay, so it's settled.
I'm not at all worthy of such favor,
but I thank you, Onee-san.
Call me Onee-chan.
Okay, Onee-chan-san!
They sound like they're getting married...
I'm going to walk Tanigawa home.
You seem mad.
I'm not.
So, Tanigawa...
Senpai, she's...
You're just helping her out, right?
She was in a bad spot and you just helped her out, right?
Yeah, that's it.
That's all there was to it.
Then I'll trust you.
You don't have to walk me any further.
See you tomorrow!
Tomorrow, huh?
Really?
So that pretty girl is going to stay at Kirishima-kun's house?
How did that happen, Kanna?
I don't really know.
It just kind of ended up like that.
But Kirishima-kun lives there with his sister.
His sister is leaving tomorrow on a long business trip.
What? Seriously?
That happened pretty fast.
What should we do, Tetsuro-kun?
I've got it.
Got what?
I know where we're going tomorrow for our meeting.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Dinner's ready.
Is something wrong?
N-No, it's nothing.
U-Uh...
Where's my sister?
She said she still had some packing to do.
She's eaten already and now she's in her room.
Oh, I see.
Pasta and miso soup?
Pretty normal, right?
Besides the pairing.
Did I get something wrong?
No, it's fine.
Thanks for the meal!
How is it?
A-Are you okay?!
Is it bad?
No, it's not that...
It tastes kind of sour...
Is this a cold noodle dish?
Yeah...
It was hot today, so I thought something cold would be good.
I just wasn't expecting the flavor, so I was surprised.
Yeah, this cold pasta is fine.
Could I ask you a question?
What is it?
Why did you come to study here?
Hm...
There's a place I want to visit.
Where's that?
Is it around here?
I could take you there, if you'd like.
Well, I don't know where it is...
You don't know...
There's a tree there, and a lake.
It doesn't really have anything special to identify it.
That'd make it hard to find.
Yeah.
But I'd still like to go there.
That was one hectic day.
And I have meet everyone tomorrow...
How am I going to explain this to them?
Actually...
What is this?
It's spreading?
Oh, yeah, not too long ago, I...
Did you think he'd get better if you embraced him?
Embraced...
Oh, my.
I need to give you medical attention right away.
Pain, pain, go away.
Kiss.
Yeah, right.
That'd never happen.
This isn't working.
It doesn't look like I can repair it.
Rinon, how is the quan linkage looking?
It's bugging out pretty badly.
But I don't regret what's happened.
I was able to make it to this planet.
Maybe I was too tired from everything going on,
but as soon as I hit my futon, I fell asleep right away.
I didn't even dream.
Episode 2
Together with Senpai...
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Kaito-kun.
Wake up, Kaito-kun.
Onee-chan-san said she's going to leave soon.
I didn't know it was already this la...
Wh-What's wrong?
You're wearing...
Oh, I borrowed it from Onee-chan-san.
Sleepwear from this area is a little embarrassing.
I-It really is!
Kai-kun!
Your sister is leaving!
If you don't say goodbye, I'm going to cry!
I'll be right down!
Kaito-kun, make sure you don't get sick.
Try not to use too much of your living expenses.
Make sure you study, get along with your friends,
and don't stay up too late.
I'm getting sad, so goodbye and take care.
Ichika-chan, please take care of Kai-kun for me...
It's time to go.
She finally left.
Kaito-kun.
You lonely?
A little, I guess.
Oh, yeah, Senpai.
There's a place I want to stop by before we head back.
A place you want to stop by?
Nee-san asked me to.
Onee-chan-san did?
Yeah, you need to get some everyday clothes.
She's...
...a little strange sometimes,
But...
She's cute.
Total due
This should be enough. You should be fine, right?
Thank you.
That was a lot of fun.
Shopping really is a girl's greatest pleasure.
I'll have to thank Onee-chan-san, too.
You can wait until she calls us.
I will.
Huh? It's open.
A
Kirishima
Why?
Huh?
Oh, you're late.
I almost couldn't wait any longer.
Yo.
Welcome back.
Wh-Why?
We said yesterday we were going to have...
...a kick-off meeting for the movie, right?
Sorry, but we all decided on your house as the place to do it.
That's not the problem!
Oh?
Close enough to go shopping together already, huh?
Th-That's not it...
How did you get in the house, anyway?
You should use a better lock.
Don't just unlock it without asking, please.
That's really illegal!
But I had to inspect this place, right?
It is where my best friend is staying.
How did you know that?
Tanigawa!
Now that we're all here,
we can begin our first meeting regarding...
...Director Kirishima Kaito's work that we volunteers will put together.
It will begin now.
Hey, Director.
Do you have to call me that?
Actually, why is she in charge?
Why not? She's an upperclassman, anyway.
So what type of movie are we making?
We'll be using this script I wrote for the film.
By the way, the idea was developed over twenty years.
The writing took five.
Hey!
What's the story like?
In the 23rd century, mobile weapons are used across the world.
It'll be a huge flick that's far beyond what Hollywood can pull off.
That's not happening.
We'll do it all in CG, so it'll be okay.
We might not need a camera, then.
Shouldn't we do something that we know we can do?
How about a story related to school?
I'm sure the school will let us film there, too.
Well, that's one way to play it safe.
What about the story?
How about this?
Zombies appear at the school out of nowhere,
and the main characters, the only people left alive—
That's not happening.
Do you have any requests, Ichika-senpai?
Kirishima-kun, you're quite the brave one.
Me?
You're the lead, so you should tell us what you'd like to do.
Huh? Wa-Wai—
Hm... It doesn't have anything to do with the story,
but I'd like to see some pretty scenery.
I just got here, so I'd like to go...
...all over the place and see different things.
There's a place I wanted to visit.
Oh, s-sorry for being so abstract.
It sounds good to me.
Let's go around some different places.
It's almost summer break anyway.
Sounds good.
We can film the movie and have fun at the same time.
I think we'd end up just messing around.
That wouldn't be so bad.
It's not like we absolutely have to put together a movie.
Let's go all over the place.
Huh?
You might find that place you want to go.
Thank you, Kaito-kun.
We'll think about the content of the movie.
But first, let us all toast the success of the film.
R-Right...
Well then, cheers.
Cheers!
What is this, anyway?
It tastes pretty strange.
But it has a bit of sweetness that's kind of good.
Do you have any more?
Yes, I brought a lot with me so have as much as you'd like.
Revolution! And I'm out!
Smirk.
Hey, Remon-senpai.
What's this drink called?
Dynamite Drink.
I see!
That works!
Dynamite!
Senpai, are you okay?
I'm kinda feeling a bit hot...
Hot?
Yeah, my body feels warm.
Your body...
Yes.
I-I see...
Th-That sounds like a problem.
Hey!
What are you guys doing out there by yourselves?!
Come here!
What is it, Tanigawa?
You were thinking that I'm disturbing you two, didn't you?
Didn't you?!
That's not true.
What about you, Senpai?
I wasn't thinking that.
You're going to be staying here, right?
Yeah...
You guys are going to live together.
Yeah, I guess so.
It's almost summer break.
You two will be alone together all day...
Just the two of you!
Well...
Ichika-senpai!
Y-Yes!
I'll get straight to the point!
How do you feel about Kaito-kun?
I-I...
Well, Kaito-kun helped me when I was in a time of need...
Not that!
I'm asking what you think of him!
I...
Wh-Why?
What is that?
A biological enti...
I mean...
It's my p-pet.
Its name is Rinon.
Is there even an animal like that?
It's really weird.
But it's kinda cute.
It's dancing, too!
Now that things are really getting started,
we'll play my special version of the "King" game.
That sounds good!
King game?
You'll understand when we play.
Who's the king?
I am.
King
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King
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King
A
King
A
King
A
King
A
King
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King
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Now, to start off easy,
number three, flick number one in the forehead as hard as you can.
Ow!
Number four, hit number one.
Stupid Kai-kun!
Why is this all happening to me?
Number five, kiss number four.
What the hell is with this drawing?
Kiss.
Number three, take off your pants.
Okay!
Why are you taking off your boxers, too?!
Pervert!
Number four, make a pose like a female leopard.
And number two...
Me?
You and number one...
...must have sex.
Not happening!
That was wonderful, everyone.
This is will be a great movie.
Kaito-kun.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I guess so.
How about you?
I'm fine now.
I see.
I wonder what that drink was.
All of a sudden my head's...
Huh? Kaito-kun!
S-Sorry, Senpai.
Close your eyes for a second.
Rinon!
sagashiteita suki ni naru riyuu wo
I was looking for a reason to fall in love,
How is it now?
Huh?
mottomo rashii kotoba da toka
and for the right words to say.
The pain's...
I'm glad.
Stupid...
kidzuita toki ito motsureatte
Before I knew it, our fates had been intertwined;
Stupid Kai-kun.
I'm the stupid one.
katamusubi ga hidoku natteta
they'd been knotted and woven together.
Senpai...
Senpai, I...
tamerawanaide ieta no nara
If I hadn't hesitated,
I...
You can't.
You can't say it.
kimi wa mou nakanai no
you wouldn't have to cry anymore.
Please.
Don't say it.
kumo no katachi tsukinukeru
I'll pierce the clouds
omoi no shoudou egaku
to show you the strength of my feelings.
tadayou manatsu no kaori ni nandomo omoidashiteru
The lingering smell of midsummer keeps reminding me of you.
dareka kureta kiseki dake
Like the drops of an evening shower,
yuudachi no you ni potsuri to iro ga
the wonders that have been given to me stain my world
shimidashiteita
in their color.
Episode 3
Senpai will say it...
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Kanna, Kirishima-kun's taking today off.
This is bad! We have to go visit him!
It's our top priority!
That was the one thing you shouldn't have said.