She's late.
What the heck is she doing?
You're covered... in snow.
Well, that's because I've been waiting for two hours...
Oh my goodness!
I thought it was only around 2:00!
Even if it were 2:00, you'd still be an hour late.
Aren't you cold?
I'm freezing.
Of course you are. I'm sorry.
It's been seven years, hasn't it?
Do you still remember my name?
Well, how about you? Do you still remember MY name?
Yuichi...
Hanako...
No, that's not it!
Jiro.
I'm a girl, you know...
Oh shoot, I'm seriously gonna catch a cold.
And my name is?
We should get going.
My name...
Let's go... Nayuki.
Okay.
I will not say "thank you"
I'll tuck it away forever
"Farewell" will quietly descend
After an unblemished dream
In both hands
I'll always, always hold onto the falling shards
I've always known
The power of smiling till the very end
A dream...
I'm dreaming...
A dream I have every day...
A dream that never ends.
Red snow...
A world stained in red.
A small child crying, almost blocking out the sunset.
I wanted to at least wipe away his tears.
But my hands would not leave my side...
And the tears streaming down his cheeks disappeared into the snow.
All I could do was watch... It was frustrating and sad...
It'll be okay...
So don't cry...
I promise...
I wonder whose words those were...
The dream fades to a different color.
Yup, it's a promise... Okay?
Uniform... Uniform...
Where am I?
Oh my... I really don't have time for this!
~ Episode 1 ~ Silver Overture
Uniform... Uniform...
Oh! Good morning, Yuichi!
What's all this ruckus so early in the morning?
No, no, Yuichi. In the morning, you say "good morning."
Good morning.
Yes, good morning.
Say, Yuichi, have you seen my uniform?
I thought Mrs. Akiko was washing it.
That uniform sure has a weird design.
It's not weird!
Guess she heard me.
I found it, Yuichi.
Good for you.
But it's a little damp.
Nayuki's Room
Nayuki...
If you put it under the kotatsu, it'll dry right away.
Yeah, but it'll get all wrinkled if I do that.
It's just a way of living wisely during the winter.
I don't want to live wisely like that.
Isn't today the last day of your winter break?
Yes. But I have to go to school for our club activities.
Besides, I'm the captain.
Oh yeah, you mentioned something about practice yesterday.
Yup. For the track team.
Nayuki’s Room
So you're the captain of the track team, huh...
Nayuki’s Room
Yuck... It's still damp.
Don't you have to hurry?
I know, I should.
Nayuki!
It's so late, will you still make it in time?
I will, if I can run 100 meters in seven seconds!
That would be a world record.
Good luck.
Mrs. Akiko, what's that pot for?
Oh, this?
Man, it's cold!
Oh yeah, now I remember.
All right then, I'm off!
Nayuki!
Can you show me around town later?
Sure, if you want me to!
Thanks.
No problem. I'll see you later!
Watch out for cars now.
It's hard work, isn't it? If you're tired, please take a break.
No problem. I'm fine.
It's such a big help to have a boy around.
This is my mother's younger sister, Akiko Minase.
She's Nayuki's mother.
She's already all the way over there?
Boy, am I tired...
Good job.
Th-Thank you very much.
I used to come to this town a lot when I was a child.
I last saw Nayuki and Mrs. Akiko seven years ago.
I'm home!
Come on, Yuichi. I'll show you around town.
What's the matter?
Nothing... It's just that you haven't changed a bit.
Are you saying I haven't matured?
Maybe...
Sorry to drag you out again when you just got home.
I want you to become familiar with this town quickly.
After all, you're going to be living here forever.
Forever and ever, right?
I don't know about forever,
but I'll be here at least until I finish high school.
1832 Towed Away Report to Kuroishi Police Station
ANTl-SKID SAND
This is our school.
This area used to be wheat fields, right?
Yeah. This is the new building and over there is the old building.
It's winter break, yet there are so many students here.
Yeah, there's lots of stuff going on like supplementary classes and club activities.
Starting tomorrow, I'll be a student here too.
Mai!
Sayuri.
Been looking for you, Mai. What are you doing?
Were you feeding the doggie again?
I was just petting it.
That's the hospital. Well, I guess that was always there.
It's a place I hope I don't have to see too much of.
Did you not like hospitals, Yuichi?
Are you cold, Shiori?
I don't think anyone likes hospitals.
I'm fine. I don't think anyone likes hospitals.
You think so?
This area sure got a lot busier too.
Yeah. But I usually shop at the stores on the other side.
Extra Thick PEACH NECTAR Yeah. But I usually shop at the stores on the other side.
Nayuki!
Kaori! Kitagawa!
Your friends?
My classmates. Kaori's one of my good friends.
This is unusual.
Are you on a date too, Minase?
What do you mean, "too"?
We just happened to run into each other, didn't we?
Don't make some guy you "just happened to run into" carry all this stuff for you!
This is Yuichi Aizawa.
He's my cousin.
I remember you talking about him.
I'm Kaori Misaka.
Just call me Kaori, Aizawa.
I'm...
Her porter, right?
Who are you calling a porter?
Kitagawa, can you hold this for me?
Oh, okay.
See? Just like I said, a porter.
No, I'm not! I'm Kaori's...
Oh, and this too.
Here you go. Here's to our new friendship.
Hey, I vought dhose...
Don't be so stingy.
Just to let you know... You'd better keep your hands off Kaori!
Kaori's my...
Ow, ow, ouch!
Kitagawa...
We're just classmates, you know.
Well, I'll see you tomorrow at school!
Yeah, see you.
Hey, wait up!
Can you at least count me as one of your potential boyfriends, Kaori?
Ms. Kaori!
He's a funny guy. Ms. Kaori!
He's a funny guy.
They both sit near me in class.
Hmm...
Yuichi?
Huh?
It's nothing.
This hill hasn't changed, has it?
Yeah...
What's wrong?
I just don't remember much about the old days.
Hm?
I feel like a lot has happened, but I've forgotten most of it.
I can't even remember if I liked this town or not.
Maybe it's because I was young...
I don't really get a feeling of nostalgia or anything.
I'm sure you'll gradually start remembering a lot of things.
I really love this town.
So I hope you'll come to love it too.
A fox!
Come here, Mr. Fox!
Come here! Come on!
Cut it out. It'll bite you. Come here! Come on!
I see you still love animals. Come here! Come on!
I see you still love animals. Come here!
Come here! Come on!
It's a wild fox.
It's not going to be tamed that easily.
That's not true! The foxes on this hill are special.
There's even an old legend.
What kind of a legend?
Um...
Let's see... I can't remember it either!
I'd better go shopping for dinner.
Food Shop COSMOS I'd better go shopping for dinner.
Food Shop COSMOS I'll wait here. I'll probably get lost if I go inside.
Food Shop COSMOS Don't worry. I'm with you.
Food Shop COSMOS That's what makes me worry.
Okay then stay here. Don't go off on your own now.
Don't worry. I'll stay right here.
Hm?
I remember going through this same scenario before.
Whatever. Come on, get going.
Food Shop COSMOS
Was I looking at this same scenery seven years ago too?
You, over there!
Outta my way! Outta my way!
Outta my way!
Uguu...
That hurt!
Sorry. You were coming so fast, I couldn't get out of the way.
Uguu...
I don't run that fast.
Don't be modest.
Uguu...
Come on, we'll discuss this later.
H-Hey, hang on. Hey!
This should be far enough.
Far enough for what? What's going on?
I'm being chased.
Huh?
You've been seen with me, so now you're in danger too.
May I take your order?
Shh! Later!
Yes, ma'am.
Hm?
You're being chased by him?
Yes.
Does it have anything to do with that paper bag?
N-Not at all!
He looks like a really nice man.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover, okay?
Why is he wearing an apron?
Probably it's because he owns a taiyaki shop.
Now why would the owner of a taiyaki shop be chasing you?
Well, there's this taiyaki shop that I love,
and everything was fine until I ordered a whole bunch of taiyaki.
Thank you.
But when I was about to pay, I couldn't find my wallet and...
Just when I was wondering what to do,
a kitty came by and tried to steal a taiyaki...
Hey!
Then the owner started yelling at it with this really scary face...
And then I got really scared too and ran.
I'm sorry. Are you all right? And then I got really scared too and ran.
Mommy! And then I got really scared too and ran.
Sounds like it's all your fault.
Uguu!
Well, there were other circumstances too...
What kind of circumstances?
It's a long story.
Let's hear it.
It's a complicated story.
That's okay. Tell me.
The truth is...
I was starving!
And?
And that's it.
That's it?
That's it.
UGUU!
No matter how you look at it, it's your fault.
I'll pay him tomorrow!
Tomorrow will be too late.
I'll put up the money, so go apologize right now!
We're really sorry.
I'm so glad he forgave me!
Taiyaki really tastes the best when it's just made, huh?
You'll get fat.
I don't care about stuff like that.
In that case, I'll watch while you finish up every single one, okay?
Uguu...
"Uguu..."
Uguu!
Don't copy me!
Well, you keep saying it.
Uguu...
That's not true!
What's with the wings on your back?
Wings? What wings?
The ones on your back?
My back?
Uguu!
I can't see!
How about just turning your head?
You're right! I have wings! Cute wings!
It's slowly starting to dawn on me, but...
Hm?
You're a weirdo, aren't you?
Uguu! No, I'm not!
Looks like this is goodbye.
I guess so.
You'd better pay me back now.
I'm Ayu Tsukimiya. And you are?
I'm Yuichi Aizawa.
Huh? Yuichi?
What's the matter?
Oh no, it's nothing. I hope we meet again.
Really?
Yes, really! I'm not gonna pay you back if you say that!
I'm just kidding.
Then I'll see you later. Promise me!
What's wrong?
No, it's nothing.
See you!
Oh no!
Hey!
Liar.
I'm really sorry.
Come on, I've apologized over and over to you!
I waited over thirty minutes.
Don't fight now.
Okay.
Come on, Nayuki.
It's okay. I was late yesterday too.
Now we're even.
White Bear Movers
Looks like they delivered all your things.
I don't think I can put it all away today.
But for now, I do want an alarm clock.
I can lend you one of mine.
That'll be great.
How many do you want?
One's enough.
You can borrow whichever one you like.
You collect these as a hobby?
No, not really.
I recommend this one for you. Here.
Thank you.
See ya.
Yuichi.
At night, you should say "good night."
Yeah, good night.
Yeah.
A new life in a new town.
And thus, this winter's day is slowly coming to an end.
Right as I drift off to sleep, an image of a girl crosses my mind.
And without knowing who she is, I fall asleep.
Let's go... Come on, let's go.
If we don't hurry, the sun's gonna set.
Where are we going?
The shopping Mom asked me to do.
You told me you'd carry the bags, right?
I don't wanna go. It's too cold.
Then you have to swallow a thousand needles.
And right now, during this special "get more for the same" campaign, it's 1,500 needles!
You wanna come in too?
I'll wait here. I'll probably get lost inside.
Don't worry. I'm with you.
That's what makes me worry.
Then I'll go. Wait here, okay?
Promise me.
Food Shop COSMOS
Uguu!
Food Shop COSMOS
What's wrong? Why are you crying?
Um... What's your name anyway?
Uguu...
I'm Yuichi Aizawa.
A-A... yu...
What's your last name?
A... Ayu...
Your last name is Ayu too?
What's going on?
Is he picking on her?
A sibling quarrel?
A-Anyway, let's get out of here.
Come on, Ayu Ayu.
I'm not Ayu Ayu!
Wind and light danced at our feet
Those miracles that accumulated
In just our everyday lives
Looking up, I see clouds...
And the long way home
Faster than I was as a little child
Like a child waiting impatiently
For the snow to melt
The rushing, glittering drops are leaping
Unaware even of the encounters
Tomorrow may bring
Sparkling in the midst of the seasons
In this world
A day will come when all wishes will come true
Tiny fairies float down to us
As we continue our endless journey
Next Episode
What kind of jam was that?
Hang in there, okay?
I'm Yuichi Aizawa.
Nice to meet you.
He really did end up in our class.
It's good, isn't it?
We're going to go apologize again later, okay?
Hey, did we pass through here earlier?
Let's pinky promise like we used to.
What's the matter?
No, it's nothing.
~ Episode 2 ~ Introit in the Snow No, it's nothing.
~ Episode 2 ~ Introit in the Snow