Doesn't look like the depth will be a problem.
What's wrong?
We...
we just became friends...
and you're already leaving.
Don't cry.
We'll always be friends.
We'll always...
be friends.
Uh-huh.
OK!
You're up, brother.
Uh... yeah.
Wow!
What? Did you see something, Ayumu?
Wow...
Episode 1
If That Was A Bear, It'd All Be Over
Want me to take that?
I'm fine. It's not that heavy.
We finally made it!
This looks like a quiet place.
Well, it is the countryside.
The air's good here.
I bet it will do you good, Ayumu.
Yeah!
Let's see...
It says it's one bus ride away from Yamabiko Station.
Let's catch that bus!
Okay.
We're lucky the bus just came.
Yeah.
Hey... haven't you been to Yamabiko before?
Yeah. Dad brought me here once.
We'll be staying at the Yorozuyo Inn,
the same place you stayed in right?
Yep!
So, what's it like there?
Huh?
Well... I only spent the night there that one time,
so I don't really remember.
But I remember...
It was this old building
with a beautiful river flowing in front of it.
I remember, the garden was really green.
I'd never been there before, but the place felt really familiar.
I guess Dad used to know the old owner
and that's why they took us in.
I see.
Oh no!
What's wrong?
I think this bus is going the opposite way!
I mean, look, you have to go towards
Yamabiko to get to "By Yorozuyo"...
The next bus comes...
In an hour?!
Freakin' countryside!
It's not coming.
Well, with this schedule it'll be a while.
Hey, look over there!
What's up, Ayumu?
Over there!
It's a monkey!
Really?
Come here!
Look, it's coming over here!
The monkey's coming over here!
He sure is.
Wait a sec...
I think I've got a snack left in here...
Hey!
Stop right there!
Brother!
Stupid monkey!
This doesn't look too deep.
Don't mock me, monkey!
Damn it!
Stop running already!
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch....
Damn, that was a big hassle.
Oww, that hurts.
He's sure taking a long time.
I'm lost.
But it's not like this place has bears... right?
You're a girl?
Yeah... I am.
So that's how you got lost, huh?
Pretty embarrassing...
But what are you doing out here?
Just gathering some mountain vegetables!
They're for tempura, steaming, or seasoned with vinegared miso...
You can put them in miso soup too.
It's also really yummy if you mix it with rice and red beans.
O-Oh really?
If you cross here and keep going straight,
you'll come to a fork in the road.
Go down that hill and you'll be back at the bus stop.
I'm sorry you had to bring me all the way over here.
Thanks a lot!
Oh, you don't have to thank me!
I help someone whenever I can!
And if you had kept wandering around there
and ran into a bear, it would have been bad.
So you do get bears here...
I'll show you how to do it.
Watch closely now!
So, were you watching closely?
I wasn't... I wasn't watching at all!
I mean, I watched, but I wasn't looking!
So, here I go!
No, no, this was just a bad accident!
You pervert!
What the hell is wrong with you?
Exactly what I wanted to ask you!
You drag a girl into a forsaken place like this,
push her to the ground, and ki-ki-kiss her!!
Like I told you, it was an accident!
If this would pass as an accident, we wouldn't need the police!
They will be notified of this; I hope you're ready for that!
Ibuki, wait!
He's telling the truth.
What just happened really was an accident! Really!
Ui...
Just keep walking straight and you'll get to the bus stop.
Got it.
Well then-
Just hurry up and go already!
You pervert!
You're back!
What's wrong? What happened to you?
It's... a long story.
Yorozuyo
So this is Yorozuyo?
That building doesn't look that old.
Well, it's been a long time since I was here.
They've probably rebuilt since then.
Welcome to Yorozuyo.
Umm... We're Hoshino-
...is that you, Kazuma?!
Mr. Hoshino's son?
Uh... yeah.
I was worried because you took so long!
You should've just called when you got into the station.
I would've sent a car to pick you up!
And you must be the little brother, Ayumu.
Yes, you are a bit skinny, but it's quite different here.
The air is fresh, and the food and water are delicious,
so you'll be well again in no time!
Umm...
My, what happened to you?!
You need a bath!
But first, why don't I show you your room?
Please follow me!
You two will be sleeping in the older wing.
We don't use this for guests anymore,
so please, make yourselves at home.
Unfortunately, the bath is in the newer wing.
So, Auntie...
Are you talking to me?!
No, I mean... umm...
Young.... miss?
That's not necessary, but please call me Miss?
Is something wrong?
Nothing at all!
We will call you "Sis"!
Calling me your sis?
Okay, then. So what did you want to ask?
This is a little late but... are you the owner?
Oh my! I haven't even introduced myself yet.
I'm Senka Yorozu, the owner of Yorozuyo.
Starting today, I'll take over for Mr. Hoshino
and be your guardian.
Pleased to meet you!
Here's the old wing.
This used to be the entrance,
but ever since we added the new wing three years ago,
it's become sort of a back door.
This place sure looks nice.
Yup.
This is your room, Kazuma.
It's pretty neat how the ceiling is done here.
And your room is that one just across the hall.
We have more rooms,
but I thought you might like one close by.
Thank you.
As the owner of this inn,
usually I'd invite you for a cup of tea,
but I think Kazuma should take a bath first.
Ladies
Gentlemen
It's pretty sweet that I'll be able
to get into a big bath every day.
Excuse me!!!!
What is going on here?
Oh... pink.
I can't ever get married now...
I'm coming in.
What's up, Ayumu?
Sis says it's time for dinner.
We have quite a fancy meal set up
as part of your welcoming party.
For the main course, we'll be serving you
mountain vegetables on a maiden's nude body along with sake from thigh cups.
Sis, isn't that a little...
Oh, excuse me. You're not old enough to drink sake.
That's not what I meant!
And here we are!
Don't look, Ayumu!
I forbid you to look!
Why not?
I can't believe you believed that, Kazuma.
Or maybe you were hoping it was true?
Sis...
A lot happened today:
I fell out of a tree.
I got kicked in the face.
I saw... things.
I got... seen.
And... got seen.
And also...
I should've asked her her name.
Are you still up?
That you Ayumu? What's up?
What's with the pillow?
Oh, I get it.
You can't sleep in this new place,
so you want to sleep here with me.
Oh, that's really it?
So I... can't?
All right, but just tonight, okay?
Okay!
Okay, I'm turning off the lights.
Goodnight.
Thank you for the meal.
You're already done?
Yes, thank you. I'm full.
I see.
Good morning!
It looks like your guide is here.
Our... guide?
Since you don't know where your school is,
I asked someone to go with you.
This is Tsumugi Toudou.
She's a senior at Yamabiko South High.
So a year older than you, Kazuma.
Tsumugi is an apprentice waitress here at the inn.
Kazuma, you already met her yesterday, right?
Huh?
You mean you're that girl from...
I sincerely apologize for my misconduct!
Don't worry about it.
I didn't really see anything clearly anyway.
Not surprising, with that size.
Just kill me!
So you came here for Ayumu?
Ayumu's a little sickly,
so my dad thought it would be good for him
to live in a place like this, with good clean air.
Your father's a writer, isn't he?
Yeah. Actually, he and my mom want to buy a house here,
but with their work and whatnot, it hasn't worked out yet.
But since we have to go to school,
they thought it would be better if the two of us
came ahead and got used to things first.
So that's why the two of us are here now.
I see.
Ayumu, your junior high is over there, just across this bridge.
And if you follow this road,
you get to our school, Yamabiko South High.
Ayumu, since there's only one way,
you won't get lost if you just follow the other kids
in school uniforms.
Okay. I'll be fine by myself.
All right. I'm going then.
Take care.
Uh... we should get going.
Y-You're right!
Yamabiko South High
Juniors
Ui!
Ui, I'm talking to you!
What?
What's wrong?
You're even more spacey than normal.
Are you still stuck on what happened yesterday?
No!
I haven't been thinking about that at all!
Well, I'm glad to hear that!
All right, everyone. Settle down.
As some of you probably know,
we have a new student starting today.
Come in, Hoshino.
You're that...!
Then, does that mean...?
Did you enjoy the first episode of A Bridge to the Starry Skies,
the anime about brotherly love of the new century?
Sis, why are you putting such a weird spin on it?
It's not weird.
Brotherly love is justice!
Justice not in the flirtatious sense.
Now Ayumu, in the name of justice, present the preview!
Next week on A Bridge to the Starry Skies: Episode 2
"It Shouldn't Taste Like Cheese"
Next Episode
It Shouldn't Taste Like Cheese
There's a place on your body that could potentially taste like chee-
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