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Original Work by
Saki Hiwatari
(From Flowers and Dreams Comics)
Executive Producers
Hattori Hiroshi Azami Satoshi Ishikawa Michiru
Producers
Maeda Tetsuya Matsui Hiroko Ishikawa Sakiku
Shion, I had a dream.
A dream about Earth, in which I was a girl in Japan.
I was surrounded by nature and I felt the living air.
I wish...
I wish I had been born on Earth.
That's right.
From here, we will watch and protect the Earth.
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II: ``Meeting''
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(Not to be distributed for profit.)
It's morning.
Back in the real world.
This is the real world, right?
But in my dream, I called that man Shion.
And Shion-san called me ``Mokulen.''
But... but that can't be.
Morning.
Say, Alice.
After we talked about this ``engagement'' last night,...
...and you had fallen asleep, Mrs. Kobayashi came over again.
She said that she didn't mind if you told him yes,...
...since he's just a kid.
In that case...
In that case... okay.
Huh?!
Really!?
I'm leaving now.
The moon's so bright.
Is this how they looked?
And it was so funny!
Sakaguchi-san, is this...?
Yes, that's what I dreamed.
Hey, up to now we haven't described how Mokulen and Shion looked.
Not in so much detail.
And she saw the Earth, and it was like a greenhouse...
All of that is just like our dreams.
Then, could it be that you're...
Then, could it be that you're... Shion!?
N-no, well, um...
W-well, then, are you...
W-well, then, are you... Mokulen!?
Excuse me! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
I-I didn't mean to...
But... but if this really happened...
Hell! Then we might even be able to...
...find the others, too.
If we look for them...
If we go look for them, we might find Shion-san, too.
And Shion-san is...
Matsudaira
Well, Tamura? State your business.
Yes. Well, it's about the young master.
What, is something wrong with my son?
Yes, he's been acting strange for the past couple of days.
And I thought perhaps you would speak to him, sir.
Hey, Takashi! It's me! I'm coming in.
What are you doing with the lights out?
Shut off the light!
Turn it off!
Turn it off!!
What's the problem? Why're you so scared?
Dad! You... ya gotta help me, Dad!
Ya gotta, Dad. You always let me have anything I wanted, right?
Like my pals, and my bike, and the money...
Please, Dad!
You're in charge of the rebuilding of Tokyo Tower, aren't ya?
So... so give me Tokyo Tower!
Or else I...
Or else I... I'm gonna be killed!
You'll be killed?
What the hell are you talking about?
Please, Dad! I'm beggin' you!
Give me the Tokyo Tower!
Hey, Mokulen.
Are you talking with the plants again?
Yes. They're all in a good mood.
I see.
Isn't it pretty today?
Oh, the Earth?
I'd like to go to the Earth.
I want to be surrounded by its atmosphere.
And I just want to sprawl down on the ground there.
Then it'll be the same as hugging the Earth.
Haruhiko.
Are you awake? It's time to eat.
Oh, you surprised me.
I thought it was Mokulen calling me.
Oh? Did you have that strange dream again?
The really long one?
That's right. And Mokulen was pretty like always.
Oh.
Uh, is Father going to be late again?
Yes. You know the plans for rebuilding the Tokyo Tower?
Well, your father WAS picked to be the head supervisor.
Wow, that's great!
So they're finally going to start?
Say, Mom. Don't the moon and the Tokyo Tower make a great picture?
There. The tower looks like a dinosaur.
See? It's like a lonely dinosaur with the moon.
What's wrong, Nami-san?
Tamura-san, young master Takashi isn't eating any of his food.
How does it taste?
It's good.
Really? Well, at's good to hear.
Well, then I'm going out for a bit.
A-aren't you going to talk to me?
Damn it, you just came here to bring me my food!?
I just wanted to know you were eating.
You don't have to tell me anything now.
I know you'll tell me when the time is right.
So, if you'll excuse me.
T-Tamura!
You bastard! Come back here soon!
I won't eat any food unless you bring it!
I know. Don't worry.
FUNKY Z
Tamura-san!
Thanks for looking out for our Takashi.
Oh, not a prob!
Who's that?
You dummy! That's Takashi's mom.
His mom!?
I mean he acts like the guy's mom!
So, Tamura-san, what brings you here today?
Well...
Takashi's been a little upset lately...
...so I was wondering if anything unusual has happened.
Something unusual?
Oh! Yeah, I guess so.
That weird letter he got DID get him pretty upset.
Letter?
'At's right.
It was written real familiar like, and it said ``Be nice to S-kun.''
And the letter was put together from cut-up pieces of magazines and stuff.
Man, that gave me the chills!
To Takashi's really nice mom, Tamura-san.
Help Takashi-kun, okay? From his friend, ``S.''
Don't make me laugh.
Yeah, Funky Z.
Oh, what's up, Takashi?
Tamura-san was here just a minute ago.
Huh? What!?
Kick some ass?!
Who?
Tsuwabuki High.
Where's that?
And?
Ogura Jinpachi and Nishikiori Issei. Both freshmen.
Hiragi, Shusulan, Shukaidou and Shion...
We have to look for the others!
You DO know we're in class, right?
I get so impatient when I think that if we just look, we'll find the others.
But how do we...?
Right! That's the problem.
I-Issei!
We should write in to this magazine.
What kind of magazine is it?
It's a magazine written by people like us who had unusual experiences.
I-is it a scary magazine?
But it's circulated nationally.
Okay, so 10 letters each.
What's wrong, Sakaguchi-san?
What is it?
Hey, nothing to worry about. They're just waiting for somebody.
HEY!
You guys are Ogura Jinpachi and Nishikiori Issei, ain'tcha?
Yeah, so who're you guys?
The Bakutou gang!
We're here to settle a score.
Sakaguchi-san, you go on home.
But...
I think you should get away from here.
All right, then...
But first! Why don't you tell me what kind of score you're here to settle?
Hey!
What was it?
I don't know.
I'm sorry to interrupt,...
...but don't you think you got the wrong guy!?
WHAT!?
Give me a break!
How can you be here to settle a score if you don't even know what it's about?
Shut up!
You're pissing me off!
We'll beat the crap out of you!
Get him!
Now I'm pissed!
I really...
I really... don't like violence...
But I've got no choice!
Don't!
Let go, you bitch!
Damn you, you bastard!
Stop this at once!
What's going on here?!
Teachers!
Let's split!
Are you okay, Sakaguchi-san?
What was that?
It felt like someone's watching.
Sakaguchi-san!
Oh. Yes, I'm all right.
If that really was Gyokulan,...
...then he can use his power.
Rin! Stop watching the TV and turn it off.
It's dinner time!
A week's gone by since Nishikiori-kun's name appeared in the magazine.
It's already the second day of spring vacation.
The new school year starts after vacation.
A lot has sure happened in such a short time.
I wonder if I'll be in the same class as Ogura-kun this year?
Umm, Tamura-san. How much sesame soy sauce and vinegar...
Four parts sesame, three parts soy sauce, and two of vinegar.
Quit askin' me the same question, you dummy.
Tamura-san, do you use sake to cook rice?
Idiot! Use water!
Tamura-s...
Can't any of you do anything without my help?!
I swear I'll cut you up in little pieces, you fools!
I-it's a phone call! Geez, what a temper!
It's from a kid named Kasama or someting.
Kasama?
Hello? Oh, it's you, Haru-chan!
Who?
Hey, it's him. The sick kid Tamura-san saved in the city.
What's up, Haru-chan? Are you feeling all right?
What? You're at the mall?
You're fine now? Really?
I'll beat you up if you're lying!
Well, you're certainly the same as always.
Hey, can you come down? I want to see you.
Not right now, Haru-chan.
There are chores I've got to take care of.
And I need to make lunch.
That's too bad.
But you have to come visit soon, okay?
Uh-huh. You promise?
Okay, later then.
Good for you, Haru-chan.
I'm getting hungry. Do you want to eat before we leave?
Oh, I want a school bag!
Spring Sale
~~~~~~Start the New School Year
with our Big Sale
Backpacks and School Bags
Why? You already have a backpack.
You dork! Backpacks are lame once you're in second grade!
Rin-kun!
This is just right. I like this one, Mom.
Shouldn't you get a bigger size? If you need alterations later?
But it's only for one year.
He's starting his last year of middle school, so it's only for a year.
Oh, I...
He has a heart condition.
Actually, he was supposed to start his second year of high school.
Oh, is that so.
Hey, Alice! Over here!
You jerk! What are you doing standing around like that?!
S-sorry.
You...
Are you all right? You're not hurt, are you?
Rin-kun!
You didn't have to run like that.
Umm, are you his sister?
No, we're neighbors.
I'm sorry. I bumped into him and...
Haruhiko.
Coming!
That guy... he...
He looks like Shion-san.
Do you like that kind of guy, Alice?
Uh-uh, not really.
But, you know. It's just... it's just that he looked like a foreigner, that's all.
Hey, I don't care. You can tell me.
I won't get mad.
Wh-what's wrong?
Do you like his type?
Well, maybe a little bit?
Come on, Rin-kun.
The school bags are over there. Let's go.
Rin-kun?
Rin-kun, what's wrong?
I-I wish I was the same age as you, Alice.
I hate being a little kid.
I HATE IT!
I'm sorry, Rin-kun! I'm sorry, Rin-kun.
Sorry. I'm sorry!
To: Nishikiori Issei
Hello, Jinpachi?
What? We got a letter from Hiragi!?
Yeah! Not only that, he said that they were looking for us too.
And Shusulan's with him.
So they want to get together.
Hiragi is named Dobashi Daisuke and lives in Kawasaki.
Shusulan's named Kokushou Sakura. She lives in Yokohama.
A-amazing! That's great!
Kawasaki. Kawasaki station.
There it is. The big TV in the Azalea underground walkway.
Guess they're not here yet.
I-I'm going to the bathroom.
Excuse me.
Is this what you're holding...?
D-Dobashi-san? You're... Hiragi?
Yes.
Th-THAT'S SO COOL!!
Oops.
Oh, I dropped it.
Ohhh, now it's all dirty.
Um...
You can use mine if you like.
Oh, thank you very much.
Not all all.
Oh, here she comes.
Shusulan!
Sakaguchi-san!
I guess we should celebrate this rare, once-in-a-lifetime reunion by saying...
Cheers!
It's just too bad that Shion and Shukaidou aren't here, huh, Mokulen?
Uh... yes.
So anyway, Hiragi.
How did you and Shusulan meet in this life?
Oh, it's rather amusing.
Actually, I've been seeing the moon dream--
Oh, excuse me. That's what we call it.
I've had them since I was seven.
And I took a real interest in astronomy.
It was the third year of middle school.
Our astronomy club took a trip to Hakone to see the observatory.
On the way there, we ran afoul of a terrible thunder storm.
Our bus slipped and crashed into the guard rail.
If we had hit harder we would have fallen down the cliff.
Then a girl not far from me screamed...
No! I don't want to die!
Oh God, help me! Buddha! Sahjareem!
Hey, Enju-kun. Don't you dare laugh!
``Sahjareem'' is the deity of the moon, right?
You know, your personality hasn't changed at all.
Geez!
But isn't Hiragi pretty amazing?
He's been having moon dreams since he was seven.
I only started the first year of middle school.
How 'bout you guys?
Issei and I started during the second year of middle school.
Mokulen?
I just started recently, and only once.
Don't you think it's kind of weird, though?
I mean, to think that our old bodies are still up there on the moon?
So... our dreams ARE from our past life and not a future one?
You mean, you don't know yet what eventually happened to ``them?''
I see.
You must not have seen that in your dreams yet.
If this was a past life, were they extraterrestrials?
Yes, I think that's right.
Does that mean even aliens can be reincarnated on Earth?
Wouldn't you say we're living proof?
But how?
Well, if we knew that we wouldn't need Sahjareem.
Th-then... why?
In the end, the people on the moon fell sick one by one and died.
Gyokulan, you were the first to die.
Shusulan was next.
Then me.
You haven't seen that in your dreams yet?
Then it was a contagious disease?
Yes. It was the first time disease struck in the base.
They had no vaccines.
Couldn't they have asked their home planet to send some?
By that time, their home planet had been destroyed.
There was an interplanetary war.
It was the worst war ever.
And every planet was involved.
They were all annihilated.
Their weapons were just too powerful.
They were left on the moon with nowhere to go.
There was not one colony left that they could call.
A lot of things happened after that.
There were a lot of arguments I don't even want to remember.
But then the disease struck, and all they could do was suffer and wait to die.
Well, I don't have to say it. You'll soon see it in your dreams.
How was it that I was reborn, to end up seeing all of you again?
I think it's all just so strange. I really wonder.
Sorry to disturb you, Takashi. It's Tamura.
Takashi?
Tamura.
Oh, there you are.
You're going out?
Yes. A friend of mine wanted me to go visit.
Don't go.
Did you get some sort of message from someone named ``S''?
H-how do you know that name?
I got a letter from'im.
M-my gang went out and did something on their own.
They said I called and told them to do it.
And just now, it sounded like Matsuyama on the phone.
But when I answered, it was him. It was ``S''.
Why? Why, Tamura?!
Takashi, what did this guy want?
He told me to go.
He said to go to the old building by the harbor.
Go with me, Tamura!
Come on! I'm begging you!
Of course not!
The only person who's going is me!
You have an important job. You have to eat the food I made and brought you.
I'm starting to get pissed off now, and it's time to settle with this jerk.
Huh? Tamura-san! Now you can't make it?
Sorry, Haru-chan. I'll make it up to you.
Yeah, but...
Would you talk to him, Ayako-san?
What's wrong?
Oh, Ayako?
I'm sorry, but could you treat Haru-chan to a nice dinner instead?
Sure, I understand.
Wh-what do you mean? Don't just agree with him like that!
I thought you haven't seen him for a long time too, Ayako-san.
It's all right, Haru-chan.
Let's just relax and enjoy dinner tonight.
Arrhh! Tamura-san's being too easy on this ``young master'' guy.
Hey, Haru-chan.
Do you want me to tell you why Tamura Kazuto is so nice to him?
You know, Kazuto-san had a brother,...
...but he commited suicide seven years ago.
Kazuto-san and his brother were orphans.
They were adopted by Matsudaira Raozou.
Kazuto-san was given the job of taking care of his son.
And he worked at it frantically, doing whatever he could for Takashi.
But as a result, I think Kazuto-san's little brother got lonely.
After that, Kazuto-san was overcome with guilt.
How could he not have seen it, he asked himself.
If only he'd been closer to his brother, it might not have happened.
He apologized to Mr. Matsudaira...
...and said an irresponsible person like him couldn't take care of Takashi.
But Mr. Matsudaira hit Tamura-san and said to him:
Don't pass judgments you're not qualified to make.
If you realize it's your fault, then make up for it.
Make it up to the millions of your fellow men, and learn from them.
And learn what it really means to protect someone.
Until you understand that, you can't truly judge the value of life.
Now if you still want to leave, then I was a fool for trusting you.
Original Work by
Saki Hiwatari
(from Flowers and Dreams Comics)
Executive Producers
Hattori Hiroshi Azami Satoshi Ishikawa Michiru
Producers
Maeda Tetsuya Matsui Hiroko Ishikawa Sakiku
Character Design Animation Director
Goto Takayuki
Art Director
Ikeda Yuta
Design
Nagasaki Hitoshi
Special Effects
Murakami Masahiro
Music
Mizoguchi Hajime
Main Theme
``In Memory of Times''
Sung by Composition Composed/Lyrics
~S E I K A Nishigori Takako ~A R I O N Kanno Youko
Cast
Ogura Jinpachi Nihikiori Issei
Sakaguchi Alice Kobayashi Rin Kasama Haruhiko
Morikawa Toshiyuki Okiayu Ryoutarou
Shiratori Yuri Touma Yumi Yamaguchi Kappei
Cast
Mokulen Shukaido
Dobashi Daisuke Kokushou Sakura Sakaguchi Hajime
Shinohara Emi Matsumoto Yasuyoshi
Tobita Nobuo Matsui Naoko Sasaki Nozomu
Cast
Tamura Kazuto ??mura Ayako Matsudaira Raozou Rin's mother Alice's mother Haruhiko's mother
Kosugi Jurouta Kobayashi Natsuko Fujimoto Yuzuru Kawashima Ciyoko Arima Mizuko Yamaguchi ??
Cast
Matsudaira Takashi Bakutou Leader Guy A Guy B Guy C Guy 1
Chiba Kasunobu Tatsugi Fumihiko Miyabara Takashi Bandoh Naoki Yamazaki Takumi Sabu Shigeru
Production Assistance ~~~(Flowers & Dreams Comics)
Director*Composition
Yamazaki Kazuo
Production
Production*Owned by
Hakusensha Corp. Victor Entertainment Corp. Ing Corp.
(C) Saki Hiwatari/Hakusensha (Flowers & Dreams) Victor Entertainment, Ing
You're not the person I asked to see.
What happened? Why do I suddenly feel sick?
Sorry. I haven't introduced myself yet.
I'm the seven year old reincarnation of Shukaido.
How're you doing?
Why are you so frightened?
We have to talk. You can fly, can't you?
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``Memories of the Moon''