This work of fiction surrounding the circ- umstances of a massive earthquake
in Tokyo is based on tremendous amounts of research and verification.
Striving for a sense of realism, many simulations
were thought of to create this original story,
however, circumstances may be different to the real thing.
Hey, that sound earlier was from the Tokyo Tower collapsing.
Really?
What is it?
The Tokyo Tower really collapsed...
T h e S c h o o l ' s L a m e n t
I could see the Tokyo Tower from my classroom at school.
Is your school in this area?
I go to Rikka School for Girls.
Really?
The shelter we're going to is there!
Really?
That's amazing, Mirai!
It's a reputable middle school.
Well, I almost didn't get in.
The Autonomous group said that this area was recently rebuilt,
so that's why there isn't much damage to the buildings.
The buildings are new, but the designs are all old.
My mom took a liking to it and...
Mom said she wanted to go to that school too.
That's why when Mirai got accepted, she was so happy that she fell!
She fell?
Yeah!
This happened during the school entrance ceremony.
Hey! Mom?
Come on, don't fall when there's nothing to trip on!
This is so embarrassing.
Oh, no! What am I going to do?
It's all because she just had to wear those high heels.
Her injury looked really painful, right?
I don't know why, but she just pouted the whole time after that.
She was probably angry at herself.
If that happened to me at my daughter's entrance ceremony, I'd cry too.
Right, that's how she looked.
No, I didn't look like her one bit!
What? You did!
I didn't!
"Mom has to go now!"
Please don't go near the school!
It's like it's not my school.
Is there anyone who hasn't gotten water yet?
Anyone who hasn't gotten water?
You must be thirsty.
Have some water.
Thank you.
Have you gone to the hospital?
Yes.
We went, but they're all full, so we couldn't have anyone look at him.
There are a lot of injured people here too.
Even for a city, this area has a lot of hospitals nearby,
but they all seem to be packed.
It's hard to believe, huh?
You went to school here after all.
Yeah, but it's like I came to some place I've never been to.
It's understandable.
But it's reassuring for us since you know this area well.
Yeah.
Plus, I wanted to see your school.
It's an all-girls' school though, so I thought I couldn't go in.
You can go in during the school festival.
Well, I wouldn't invite you though.
What?
Oh, right, Yuuki!
Come on, I'll show you something cool.
Come on, over here!
Hey, Mirai!
What's in there?
Stained glass!
It's really pretty!
See? Over there...
Mom...
Megu...
Soufflé...
Megu said her mom cooked soufflés for her.
I wasn't exactly friends with her,
and I didn't like her that much...
But seeing her sad like that...
It's just...
I couldn't do anything for her.
What can we do?
It has been one day since the earthquake,
but we still haven't received information on the exact amount of damage in all the areas.
Although, according to the Tokyo Fire and Disaster Management Agency,
burnt buildings are...
It's not a bit cooler even though it's night.
Yeah.
But there is a place...
A place that's just a bit cooler.
It might be because of the water,
but only this place seems to be cooler.
I'm sure you've been through a lot,
but try to rest well, if only for tonight.
Who are you, sir?
My name is Furuichi.
I'm an old man as you can see,
and I can't do anything.
So at the very least, I can take people to a cool place.
This is how the stained glass that I wanted to show you was like.
It shined like this and was pretty.
It's not a birthday cake, but I like the moon when it's round.
It looks as good as a pancake.
I like the crescent moon.
Because of its name.
Hey, did you know?
A crescent moon is called a paper moon.
Why?
I'm not sure.
That was great!
That light...
It must be Mr. Furuichi.
He's guiding more people here.
An aftershock...
Calm down!
Move away from the windows!
An aftershock has just occurred.
Fighting fires, collapsing buildings, and falling objects...
Just how long is it going to continue?
I've had enough too.
Did anyone get hurt?
The glass windows broke, so try not to go near the school building!
I can't take this anymore!
It's fine now. Don't worry!
That was a big one.
Yeah.
You two are strong.
You really held in there.
Whatever the situation may be, we'll keep our promise
and try not to get separated, okay?
Yeah.
Is there anyone hurt?
Mr. Furuichi's a local volunteer.
We should be thankful.
Oh my, so this is where you were.
Thank you for protecting the children.
No, it was nothing.
Were you hurt?
No.
It was scary, wasn't it? It's all okay now.
I'm sure your mom and dad will come for you soon.
I know. You can have some candy.
I bought these for you.
Here.
Thank you.
Thank you!
You like that candy, right?
Yeah.
Misako.
Oh, dear.
Go back to the auditorium.
It's safe there.
Is this your wife?
Yes.
Was she troubling you at all?
No, not at all.
I got candy!
Yes, please enjoy it.
Come, let's go.
But, dear, the kids...
Don't worry. They'll be safe here.
Come on.
That lady...
Another one!
Come here.
No!
Don't worry, it won't fly over here.
Chi! Kou!
I'm coming for you now!
Misako!
Dear...
You don't need to go.
But the children...!
It's okay.
Chi!
Misako.
That's enough.
Mr. Furuichi!
Ah, yes. Are you okay?
Yes. Were you hurt?
I'm fine.
Come on, let's go, Misako.
Hey, that lady called us Chi and Kou.
Yeah.
I think she mistook you for her grandchildren.
Mr. Furuichi lost his grandchildren in the earthquake yesterday.
His grandchildren just happened to come visit him from the countryside.
Chi... Kou...
I'm sure it's hard on him,
but even so, he's doing quite a bit.
We've got to be like him.
If you need any water or blankets, please come by the tent at the school grounds.
We've gathered some from the area.
Thank you.
Oh, right.
Have you eaten yet?
You'll be able to eat some curry udon at the school grounds soon.
They're all busy because of the earthquake, but...
I really am grateful.
Isn't he heavy?
Not at all.
Is there something I can...
You must be thirsty.
Would you like some water?
Thank you. We'd like some.
You're a real big help.
Everyone's going through a tough time too.
No, this is all I can do.
What's wrong?
Because you're suffering so much... yet...
So you've heard?
Yes.
They were my daughter's children from Okayama.
There were constant, light tremors there,
and just when I asked them to come here, this sad event happened.
They were a bit older than you,
but to my wife, they must've always been small to her.
I'm glad you're all okay.
I should've been the one who died.
I want the young to live.
Mr. Furuichi is amazing.
Yet I couldn't do anything for Megu...
Come over here.
There are things I can do now.
Yeah.
Communication lines have yet to be restored, and worries about the whereabouts of families continue to rise.