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.
Mirai, are you sure you'll be fine by yourself?
My home is nearby.
Wouldn't it be better for you to just wait at the school?
I'll go look for her.
I can't go home by myself.
Mom and dad are going to be sad if Yuuki isn't with me.
D e a r Y u u k i . . .
Why is Yuuki...
You know...
I...
I died.
Yuuki...
Let's go home.
Hey, Yuuki.
You're gone now, right?
But since you're kind,
you've stayed with me so that I wouldn't feel sad, right?
It's because I want to be with you.
Plus, I want to go home together.
Yuuki...
Let's go home.
I'll take you home, okay?
Yeah!
Look, Yuuki! It's our home!
Yeah.
I think mom's here.
Yeah.
Mom!
Mom! Mom!
Mom!
Mirai.
Thanks.
Yuuki...
No, Yuuki!
You're going now?
I'm not going anywhere.
What? What'd you say?
I'll always be right here.
What?
I can't hear you! I can't hear you, Yuuki!
Don't go!
Mirai, I love you.
Mirai?
Mom...
Mirai!
Mom...
Mom!
Yuuki...!
You were a good sister.
It must've been tough.
I'm glad you're alive.
But Yuuki...
I'm sorry. I...
It's not your fault!
It's mine!
It's all because I let you two go!
No!
It's because I kept fighting with all of you.
That's why Yuuki...
Mirai.
Thanks for being with Yuuki till the end.
Yuuki was always with me...
The whole time, until we made it home.
He was always by my side so I wouldn't feel sad or stop walking to ensure that I would make it home.
I was able to get home because of Yuuki.
He was always saying how we'd talk a lot with mom and dad,
go to Odaiba, and go visit our grandparents once we got home.
He wanted us to all go out together.
He kept saying how we'd hold hands together as a family and cross the bridge,
and to go home.
Mirai!
Yuuki! Yuuki!
Yuuki!
Where's Mirai?
She hasn't gotten up yet.
I see.
Yuuki?
Mirai! I drew a frog!
It might be best if we stop doing this.
Come in.
Breakfast is ready.
Let's eat together.
Okay.
One month has passed since the earthquake in northern Tokyo Bay.
The city is slowly recovering...
There's salad too.
However, multiple areas still lack basic utilities.
All municipalities that...
A lot has happened, but August is almost over.
I see.
Yes! Coming!
Hello, my name is Kusakabe.
Mari, right?
Yes.
I'm sorry. I should have come to visit earlier.
No, you went out of your way to come here.
I'm sure she'll be delighted.
So, how's Mirai?
Mirai.
Mari...
Did you lose some weight?
You think so?
I've been eating my meals though.
It's dazzling, isn't it?
On the other hand, it can also be oppressive.
Morning comes, the sun rises, and everyone looks like they're doing well.
It kind of makes you hazy, doesn't it?
When my husband passed away before me, I felt like that too.
I didn't even remember there was a funeral.
I wonder how I was even able to breathe back then.
But with each day, Hina would grow bigger and bigger.
She'd laugh and learn how to talk.
She started to sneeze like my husband too.
You and Yuuki are very much alike.
Really?
Yep.
Yuuki is inside you.
Oh, right.
Here.
And...
This.
I'm sorry it took so long.
I thought I threw it away.
Yuuki picked it up and kept it with him.
Receiving E-mail
Mom's Cell
How was the
robot exhibition?
I couldn't come.
I'm sorry
Made dinner and
waiting for you.
Don't fight
and come home.
Mom's Cell
How was the
robot exhibition?
I couldn't come.
I'm sorry
Made dinner and
waiting for you.
Don't fight
and come home.
How was the
robot exhibition?
I couldn't come.
I'm sorry
Made dinner and
waiting for you.
Don't fight
and come home.
From Mom
robot exhibition?
I couldn't come.
I'm sorry
Made dinner and
waiting for you.
Don't fight
and come home.
From Mom
Yuka
Are you okay!?
Mirai, that was some tremor, huh!?
I just got to my
grandma's place in Shizuoka and
I'm worried about you!!
Waiting for your call!!
Yuka
Are you okay!?
Mirai, that was some tremor, huh!?
I just got to my
grandma's place in Shizuoka and
I'm worried about you!!
Waiting for your call!!
Are you okay!?
Mirai, that was some tremor, huh!?
I just got to my
grandma's place in Shizuoka and
I'm worried about you!!
Waiting for your call!!
Yuka
Mirai, that was some tremor, huh!?
I just got to my
grandma's place in Shizuoka and
I'm worried about you!!
Waiting for your call!!
Yuka
So Yuka's safe.
Huh?
There's one from you.
Yuuki?
"To Mirai,"
"I picked up your phone!"
"You're the phone alien, so I thought you'd be lonely without it."
"I hope I can get a cell phone soon."
"Then I'll write you a bunch of e-mails."
"Then we'll be able to have fun when we can't talk."
"I want to take pictures too."
"Let's go home, give mom her present, and take pictures."
"So hang in there and let's go!"
"From Yuuki."
Yuuki...
Mirai...
Yuuki really hung in there and kept going.
Even though his head must've been in a lot of pain.
Yeah.
He must've felt sick the entire time,
but he kept on going without even complaining.
Yeah.
To tell you the truth though, he's really picky when it comes to food,
but he was such a good kid... He even ate the hard bread.
Yeah.
He really, really hung in there.
Yeah.
What am I going to do now that Yuuki's gone?
I want to see him!
Yeah.
Should I call Mirai?
As she gave her farewells to Mari, she was smiling and promised that they'd meet again, but...
She needs time.
You shouldn't push yourself either.
You too.
Mirai.
Are you hungry? Or would you like something to drink?
Mom, I know it's pretty late, but...
Happy birthday.
Yuuki chose it for you.
He knew you liked flowers.
And there's this.
From Yuuki to you.
This makes me so happy.
Look, dad.
Yeah, it looks just like you and Mirai.
And you...
Really? Do I look like that?
Dear Yuuki,
Our home is full of your scent.
Whatever I do, whether asleep or awake,
the smell reminds me of you.
I'm sure it'll always make me sad,
and it'll probably always hurt.
So when I become too sad, or when it's so painful that I can't stand it anymore,
I'll tell you instead of holding it in.
When I'm happy or having fun, I'll tell you.
I'll tell you everything.
Yuuki...
Thank you.
Thank you for being born as my little brother.
I have to keep on going.
Because Yuuki is watching me.