Sorry about that.
There's a pickled plum in it.
Why are you crying?
Because of the sun.
Because you're the sun, Tsumugu-kun...
Even though it's night?
That might be why.
You're even brighter.
When I was little,
I was told I couldn't go up to the surface by myself yet.
Despite that, I always looked up to the sky.
I admired it.
Beyond the sea, beyond the sky...
The sun that was so far, far away.
It was so bright.
It shined down on me.
It made me warm.
It made me excited.
But...
But?
Episode Thirteen: Unreachable Fingertips
It's really quiet.
Was it always this quiet at night?
I always thought there was a lot more noise.
Is it because it's right before the hibernation?
Is it because the saltflake snow has piled up?
I see...
I was the one that was noisy.
When it was decided that Nami Junior High was going
to be closed, and we started going to school on the surface.
That's when it happened...
I can't let anyone see this no matter what!
"Anyone"?
You're already showing me.
You're allowed, Hii-kun!
Manaka had said that... but towards Tsumugu...
At that time, there were ripples making noise in my heart...
It got stormy...
And when I realized it,
it felt like it was a ship caught in the middle of the stormy sea.
But it wasn't just me.
Everyone cared for someone, and...
Some of us didn't realize those feelings ourselves...
or know what to do with them...
And even though someone had cared about us, we couldn't realize it...
Or couldn't respond...
We were shaken, crumpled...
Everyone is desperately taking control of the wheel and crossing.
And yet...
No, that's why...
Manaka.
Hii-kun.
Sorry for showing up so suddenly.
I'm sort of glad you were outside.
Were you out on a walk?
Um... Something like that.
I see.
The moon's really pretty.
Yeah, it is...
So, uh...
Um...
About earlier...
So—
Go ahead!
R-Right.
About earlier, I'm sorry I said that so suddenly.
I was sort of going with the momentum...
The blood had rushed to my head and I just blurted it out.
I guess I haven't really matured, or something...
So I wanted to say it properly.
Properly?
I... really do love you, Manaka.
I love you, and you're precious to me.
That's for sure.
But Chisaki, Kaname, and Tsumugu...
Akari, Miuna, and Sayu... even Dad.
All of you are precious to me.
Whether you like me or not,
the fact that you're precious to me won't change, no matter what.
So... What were you trying to say a second ago?
The Ofunehiki...
After it's done, I'll tell you.
Huh?
Hii-kun, wave the flag.
Wave it a lot.
That way, no one will get lost.
Yeah.
I'm heading out, Dad. Mom.
So you're going up there?
Yeah.
Do you understand?
Today's the day of the hibernation.
But...
Just don't stay out too late.
We'll do our best to stay awake until you get back.
I thought you'd try to stop me.
You were secretly eating while you were up there, weren't you?
Did you think we wouldn't notice?
Dad...
Go on.
I hope the festival goes well.
Mom...
All right. I'll be going.
Morning, Chisaki.
Kaname...
So they properly sent you off.
Yeah. They said to do my best in the Ofunehiki.
Thank goodness. I was worried.
What about you, Kaname?
Did everything go okay?
It's the first time we ever had a huge fight.
Somewhat worked things out in the end, though.
I see.
But I'm glad.
You were working really hard preparing for the Ofunehiki.
I was just doing whatever I could
so I'd have more opportunities to be together with you.
Huh?
You know, Chisaki...
You might have had your hands full with your feelings for Hikari.
But I did actually confess to you, too.
O-Of course I didn't forget.
I am really thinking about it.
Even if we do end up asleep and wake up at different times,
the fact that I love you won't change.
Just don't forget that.
Kaname...
Hey!
Morning, Hikari.
Morning.
Where's Manaka?
She's not here yet.
And we were taking our time getting up here, too.
W-Wait!
To be late today of all days...
You really are amazing, Manaka.
Huh?
Seriously. She really may be the greatest of us all.
Um...
You guys aren't complimenting me... right?
Duh.
Jeez...
But Grandma was falling out of her futon.
Well, well...
You're all quite lively considering we're all about to sleep.
Uroko-sama...
We came to say our greetings.
We're about to go do the Ofunehiki.
You said it'd be pointless, but we're going to do it anyway.
Do as you wish.
I will not be able to change anything.
However, all of you may actually be able to change something.
Yes.
Apparently you've grown before I even realized it, as well.
Dad...
Go.
I have nothing more to say to you.
Only... Since this started because of what you said...
Make sure you don't run away, no matter what happens.
You don't have to tell me that.
Tell Akari... to be happy.
It's finally happening.
A lot happened, but who knew it'd get this big.
It's all thanks to you guys.
Seriously, thank you.
What are you being all serious for?
You're embarrassing us! Jeez...
More importantly, Hikari,
are you planning to be the guide of the Ofunehiki dressed like that?
Why not?
It's just my school uniform.
Nope.
You're a man of the sea, now.
And the uniform for a man of the sea is...
That!
What's up?
Uh, I am a person from the sea, but I'm not a man of the sea...
Shut up. We're taking you in.
Hey, Pops. Could you turn him into a proper man of the sea, too?
Huh? What?!
Mo-Mom... M-Mo-Mom...
M-M-Mom!
I'm sure that'll make Akari-san really happy.
You... think so?
Yeah!
Miuna, there's trouble!
Akari transformed!
Miuna, it's amazing! Look!
I am...
Miuna, Itaru-san, thank you so much for listening to my selfish wish.
It's fine.
We're going to be together forever now anyway, right, Aka-cha—
M-Mo—
I can't!
If I look at you now, even though this is just for show,
I won't be able to let you go marry the Sea God.
So I can't look! I'll never look!
D-Daddy?!
Aka-chan!
Once this is over, I have something I want to tell you.
So...
All right.
I'll see you later, then, Miuna.
Uroko-sama.
Let us begin.
Let's go!
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Akari, accept this.
It is our gift to you.
The sea...
Dad...
Wow.
They're being led by sacred fire.
Akari...
Can you see, Sea God?
In this wide ocean, we may be small, insignificant beings.
But the people of the sea and the people of the surface
are all doing their best to live.
We all want to be together forever...
With the people who are precious to us, forever.
So, Sea God, if you're really out there...
Please, Sea God.
Please...
Hear... Our wish!
Wh-What is that?
Could it be...
The Sea God really...
...has come to take Akari-san?!
Akari!
Akari-san!
Mukaido!
Tsumugu-kun!
Akari-san!
It's no use...
It's like my body won't listen to me...
Ah...
It's so pretty...
Uroko-sama! What's going on?!
Forgive me.
In the end, I am the scale of the Sea God.
Hurry!
If we don't get up to the surface soon,
Tsumugu-kun will...
Kaname?
One, and...
Tsumugu-kun!
Look! The bridge pier!
No!
Please stop!
Akari-san has people waiting for her!
Please!
Don't take her away.
Everyone...
Is someone precious to someone!
Please don't try to forcefully rip apart those who love each other!
If you insist on taking someone...
...take me instead!
Manaka!
Hii-kun.
Manaka!
Look over there!
Someone's floating!
Get the boat out!
Hurry!
Mom!
Akari!
Even now, I look from here...
To the sea where Hikari and the others are.
Episode Fourteen: The Promised Day