Yasaka-kun!
Arashi-san.
You're going to fight, no matter what?
There are times when a man must fight, even when he knows he'll lose.
Goodbye, Arashi-san.
Wait, Yasaka-kun!
Don't go.
Why? Why do all this?
This planet's fate has nothing to do with you.
But you've suffered and been hurt so much.
Why put yourself through all this to fight?
Maybe... Maybe it's because I wanted to see your smile.
If I come back alive, I'll...
If I come back alive...
Wait a second.
"Come back"... "Come back"...
How do I write the kanji for "come back" again?
This isn't it.
But it's close...
It's like this.
Oh, I get it.
What are you doing here, Arashi-san?!
You were so late, I came to get you.
If you don't hurry, you'll be late to work at the Ark.
Good morning, Hajime-chan.
This is how the city looked when I was alive.
When you were alive?
Then...
Yes.
I am a ghost.
Ghost?
I Want to Protect Her
But I can sure feel her...
Hajime-chan, what were you writing this morning?
Huh?
Oh, that was a book report.
Wow!
Well, it was a report at first, but it turned into an original story.
Hajime-chan, I didn't know you liked that stuff.
In every era, man aspires to be a hero of justice.
A hero of justice?
A hero who risks his life fighting to protect humanity.
Oh, right! Want to go to the arcade today, after work?
Arcade?
You've never been to one before?
I've never moved much from this area.
Then let's go. I'll take you.
OK, I'll try it.
Iced tea. With milk.
Me, too.
All right.
You working here, too?
I was won in a bet.
Same with four-eyes over there.
Don't call me four-eyes!
Master, two iced teas with milk.
Right!
Sure is nice to make money.
Business has been slow lately, but I guess if you keep it up, things will work out.
But they're almost all guys from the university.
What's wrong with that?
Unspoiled boys, with love's soft flames igniting in their hearts, coming to see their favorite master.
I'm such a naughty woman.
A criminal, I'll give you that.
I doubt any of them are into girls with no brains, only tits.
Um, pass the salt.
What did you say, kid?
I'll jam coffee beans down your throat till you choke!
You wanna fight, old lady?
Who're you calling old? Drop the last digit, and I'm 20!
Yeah, right!
Do your jobs already.
The salt, please.
They're obviously after Arashi-san.
She is cute. Her hair's so pretty, and she has a pure, clean manner to her-
I've never seen you around here.
That outfit looks good on you.
Thank you!
Of course!
Don't get all haughty about it.
And that slightly vulnerable feel interests men...
Who cares about long black hair?
And if you want vulnerability, I've got it coming out my ass!
With you, it's a trap, not vulnerability.
She's a pro con artist...
Hey, let's exchange cellphone email addresses.
Cellphone email addresses
You don't have a cell?
I'm sorry. I'm not good with new things.
Excuse me. Please pass the salt.
My circle's got a drinking party tonight. Want to come?
Circle?
I'm sorry. I don't really understand.
The salt...
We're the home movie circle; we were looking for a girl with black hair.
You'd be perfect for it. Just perfect!
That sounds fun!
But I'm sorry. I have plans today.
Aww.
Next time, then. Make sure you come.
Um, pass the salt.
Pathetic... You're just going to sit and watch?
Shut up! Arashi-san has the right to choose, you know.
The way you give the other guy a chance really shows you're a kid.
Right. I'm putting her happiness above my own.
It's almost identical to being a softie who lets his one chance escape.
And hypocritical.
If I can spend time with Arashi-san, right now, that's enough for me.
If you're a man, you should know how I feel.
Well, I do.
But you don't have enough self-control.
And you aren't worried enough.
What do you mean?
Welcome!
Why is Arashi-san staying with you, is what I'm asking.
Don't you think it's weird that a person you don't know suddenly wants to stay with you?
W-Well...
Being a nice guy is fine, but be careful. There's more to women than meets the eye.
More?
Women can be very calculating.
Any time they do something, they've thought it out.
Shut up.
You're just jealous!
Like hell I am!
Stay in your little fantasy.
But don't blame me when you get hurt.
I'm sure Arashi-san would never do anything like that.
Of course, but...
Don't run away.
Salt, please.
Bye.
Yeah. See ya.
Jun, wanna go to the arcade, too?
No, I've got something to do.
OK. Hop on, and I'll take you as far as the station.
You do have some good points.
I'm a paragon of generosity and kindness.
Hey, Arashi-san, race you to the bottom.
Sure. I won't lose!
Get ready!
See you.
I'll never ride with you again!
All right! Let's get going.
OK!
This place sure has changed...
This is the arcade, Arashi-san.
Amazing!
Look at this! All these dolls!
So cute...
She's finally noticed it, then?
It's the "crane game," the arcade's ultimate weapon.
Its power is to steal your wallet's contents by making you think that you were this close
and you could get the prize with just one more try!
But they're so cute!
Many valiant soldiers have challenged the crane game, but none survived.
I had no idea it was such a fearsome thing.
But they're so cute...
Don't underestimate the arcade.
I'll show you how it's done!
Yes, sir, Captain!
First, insert 100 yen!
Then press parallel move.
Then perpendicular move.
And then release the button at the right time!
Mission failed...
Captain!
Th-The enemy's defenses were stronger than anticipated.
Are you all right, Captain?
Forget about me. You must rescue him.
No, I can't leave you!
You idiot!
If you don't, then who's going to save him?
Roger. I'll save him, no matter the cost!
Go!
Listen, be sure to look carefully.
The enemy has planted decoys.
Don't be fooled.
There is only one that we're trying to rescue!
That's it!
That's it. Our eyes met!
I'm certain.
I felt destiny in our gaze!
You've finally found him?
Go, Private Arashi!
Arashi here, going now!
Private Arashi!
This is our last coin!
Go for it, Private Arashi.
Captain...
I'll do it.
This is it!
Why?
This machine's broken!
Arashi-san, calm down.
Now, I'm mad!
We'll use my coins.
Arashi-san, you brought money?
Gimme your telephone number 6-7-0!
Hello, this is your friendly neighborhood detective agency,
handling everything from criminal to background investigations, with a friendly, helpful manner,
a constant smile, and an emphasis on speedy resolution and customer service,
as well as easily understood billing charges!
Um, there's something I'd like to ask you.
Go ahead. Whatever it is, we can help you.
Actually, something's really been bothering me lately.
What's the difference between tororo soba and yamakake soba?
Huh?
It's been worrying me so much, I can't even sleep at night.
Hello, this is your friendly neighborhood detective agency,
handling everything from criminal to background investigations, with a friendly, helpful manner,
a constant smile, and an emphasis on speedy resolution and customer service,
as well as easily understood billing charges!
Um, I'd like to ask you about something.
Yes, go ahead.
What's the difference between tororo soba and yamakake soba?
Hello, this is your friendly neighborhood detective agency,
handling everything from criminal to background investigations, with a friendly, helpful manner,
a constant smile, and an emphasis on speedy resolution and customer service,
as well as easily understood billing charges! What do you want?
What's the difference between-
Maybe the name is too long...
Finally got it...
I didn't know you hated losing that much.
Quiet!
Here, a present for you.
You sure?
You like it, don't you, Hajime-chan?
Thank you.
That was fun.
Be careful. There's more to women than meets the eye.
What's so funny, Hajime-chan?
I don't even really care anymore, somehow.
What are you talking about?
Nothing.
It's my secret.
Oh, Hajime-chan...
Actually, I have a secret I haven't told you yet.
And, in fact, I'd like your help with it.
Will you help me?
Help you?
I want you to travel with me again.
Go back to the past with me.
You still don't believe I'm a ghost, do you?
When I connect with a boy, I can use that power to travel through time.
Hajime-chan, you connected with me.
Well, I dunno... It's all so unscientific.
I didn't believe it at first, either.
But it's real.
You experienced it once yourself, right?
But...
I want you to help me.
Please.
Thank you, Hajime-chan!
Showa 20 (1945), January
What the heck? It's cold.
It's winter here now.
Showa 20, January.
The era in which Japan fought the Greater East Asia War.
The Greater East Asia War?
World War II.
There's no time, so we have to hurry.
Don't get separated, or we won't be able to return.
Hey... Wait, Arashi-san!
We'll fight this war to the end!
You're Murata Sankichi-kun, right?
Yeah. What's up, miss?
You're about to go to the river with your dad, right?
Yeah.
We're going fishing in Tsurumi River.
Who are you two?
Oh, Dad!
Hello there, Murata-san.
I'm Arashiyama Sayoko, from Ookurayama Women's High School.
I have a request for you, Murata-san.
What is it?
I'd like you not to go fishing.
Forty minutes from now, a bombing raid will target the Tsurumigawa area.
You heard the warning, I'm sure.
Please stay away from the river. It's dangerous.
But you know, they play those warnings every day. I'm sure nothing will happen today.
It's real this time!
No! I never get to go fishing with you!
You're back at the factory tomorrow?
Please, Murata-san.
You know, why isn't a girl your age conscripted?
What are you doing around here?
You from some rich family?
Your hair's not even tied back. What's wrong with you?
Go home.
Out of the way.
I haven't had a day off in a long time.
Murata-san, is that your only pole?
Y-Yeah.
Run!
Hey, wait! Damn girl!
Arashi-san, what are you doing?
Wait, you two!
He's pissed.
What do we do, Arashi-san?
We run away!
Arashi-san, what are you doing?
We have to get back.
We have to make sure he didn't go to the river.
It's all right. He's at home.
OK, I'm relieved.
There wouldn't be enough time now.
I have to give back his pole.
I did something bad to him.
Arashi-san?
Was he crying?
The kid wasn't there.
Hajime-chan, wait at the Ark.
Wait, Arashi-san! I'm coming, too!
What?
The air raid warning!
That's...
Hurry! Don't let the fire spread!
Arashi-san!
Buckets. Bring some buckets!
Arashi-san!
Guys, help!
Is anyone hurt?
It's OK. It's OK now!
Sankichi!
Sankichi, where are you?
Mister, over here!
Sankichi, are you safe?
Dad!
Thank goodness. Are you hurt?
No, that girl saved me.
Thank you, miss.
How?
How did you know the attack was coming?
It's impossible for somebody to be that prescient.
Who are you?
You're not an enemy spy, are you?
You bastard!
No, Hajime-chan!
Don't stop me, Arashi-san!
Let me knock his lights out!
No!
But...
No, please.
It's time to go back.
I'm sorry, Hajime-chan.
This is my secret.
I can't travel on my own.
Maybe you can't help with this. It's dangerous.
Hajime-chan?
Of course, I can.
Of course, I can!
Thank you, Hajime-chan!
S-Stop it, Arashi-san!
I love you, Hajime-chan!
How are you today, Yayoi?
I'm very good, Kanako.
I see. I'm happy to hear that.
I read another fascinating book.
I see. And what was this fascinating book called?
Well... Oh, I've forgotten the title.
Will you tell me what kind of story it is?
Yes, gladly.
It is a story of youth.
Summer vacation has ended, and a mysterious young boy,
clad in necktie and hat, is on his way to school for the new semester's start.
The boy is an expert at disguises, and he loves elephants.
He takes the form of his friends or of wildlife,
and with his clever tricks, he makes a mockery of society, its so-called "common sense,"
and the adult obsession with honor, reputation, and prestige.
My, what an enjoyable story.
This young police sergeant had a phrase he would always use.
What is it? Tell me.
Off with his head!
When you think of summer-
You think of fans!
No, air conditioners.
You have no sense of romance, Master.
Come on, when the master gets all sweaty, her makeup gets wrecked and sticky.
I don't wear that much makeup!
Get up bright and early again tomorrow!
Get up bright and early next time!