I've decided to participate in that project.
It looks like I won't be able to come back here for a while.
What you were saying might actually become reality in the other place.
Well then, I'll be going...
Yuko.
Renji-kun, it's morning.
Renji-kun.
Good morning...
Merry Christmas...
Renji-kun.
M-Merry Christmas...
Chihiro.
I went to wake up Renji-kun, Auntie.
Thanks.
I guess it tastes okay.
What do you think, Chihiro-chan?
It's very good!
The weather is nice today.
It looks like perfect weather for Christmas.
All right.
I'm done.
Oh, morning, Miyako.
You're supposed to say "Merry Christmas", Hiro-kun.
There's no Christmas or Bon or New Year's Day for a mangaka.
Bon is a Japanese Buddhist festival to honor the deceased spirits of one's ancestors.
There you go again, talking like your life is so terribly unpleasant.
There's no New Year's Day, but there is New Year's progress.
Jeez, your words don't contain any dreams.
Just come in. Aren't you cold?
Yeah!
It sure is snowing a lot this year.
Yeah, it'll be a white Christmas!
This school I'm so used to seeing seems like a completely different world.
Yeah! It's all white and really beautiful.
Hey, quit chattering and help out!
If we don't hurry, we won't make it to the screening on time.
Roger!
Well then, I'll be going.
Kyousuke, I'll help out too.
No, you can relax.
Nah, if I stay still, I'll get cold!
Okay. Well, I'll be counting on you, Kei-chan.
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Those two really piss me off!
I can't decide...
This one's good, but I want to wear this one, too.
I also want to wear this other one that I just wore for the first time recently!
Which one do you think is better, Shuichi?
Yo.
Nagi.
It's been a while.
When did you get here?
I arrived just a little while ago.
I was in Japan until yesterday.
Like always, you're good at drawing scenery.
Still, I could never get the hang of drawing people.
Your foundation wasn't good, yeah.
But it was sufficient as a work of art.
If the foundation is bad, then won't everything else be bad too?
That's only if you're talking about technique.
If you put your soul in it, then the result will outshine the technique.
You're going to lecture me about art now?
I'm your senior when it comes to art, you know.
As long as you don't get expelled, you're still my student.
Some senior, eh?
Is Kuze doing all right?
Yeah. He can't overwork himself, but he's living normally.
And also...
I see.
You're right.
Have you decided where to stay yet?
Nah. Let me stay at your place again.
No.
Why not?
I've finished the tough part of the job here.
I'm going back to Japan soon.
I've decided to leave Chihiro in Renji's care as well.
I see.
Go stay at Kuze's place or something.
He'll be delighted to have visitors.
He's really changed, hasn't he?
People normally would.
Yu.
What is it?
Do you... still have feelings for her?
Who knows?
I've forgotten already.
It feels odd saying this to you now, but...
What is it?
kureru machikado sotto hitori de
Alone on the street corner when it's beginning to grow dark.
hikaru hoshi to yuuhi ni nabiku shirabe wa
The melody that flutters before the shining stars and the sunset
tsuki no akari ni sasayaku koi ne
is love that whispers to the light of the moon.
Don't you have to rest?
You're tired, aren't you?
It's just moderate exercise.
If I could extend my lifespan by a minute or even a second,
I'd believe what anyone says,
whether it's a sardine's head or a doctor.
kaze ni yureru merodii deai meguru no
A melody that stays in the wind. I meet my true love.
A doctor and a sardine are in the same category?
If they give me results, then they're all the same.
To think that I could celebrate another Christmas like this...
Are you dissatisfied?
This world is worse than you imagine,
but also better than you think.
It looks like you'll be fine, even without me.
She'll be an adult soon.
Yeah.
She'll probably be stunningly beautiful in a year.
Yeah.
And a year after that, even more so.
Yeah.
I wonder how long I can watch her.
If you want to keep watching, then live a long life.
I will.
Even if I have to cling to it.
It really looks like my job here is done.
We won't be seeing each other for a while.
You're leaving?
I'm going back to the real Otowa.
It's earlier than I'd planned, but I want to be there for the Christmas season.
Did something happen?
I don't know.
That's why I have to go and see.
It's cold over there, you know.
Make sure you take warm clothing.
This is a parting gift.
This is...
The place where everything begins
The place where everything begins.
It's a charm that brings forth miracles.
You may not believe it, but it brought me results.
Danke, Kuze.
Gute Reise, Himura.
It feels odd saying this to you now, but...
What is it?
When I returned to Japan, my little brother said something weird.
Hiro did?
Yeah. He said that he met "her" at the church.
Who's this "her"?
Yuko
Yuko.
What?
Hiro said that he met Amamiya Yuko.
How far will the wings carry you
Find me, hidden in your feelings
It's unfortunate,
but Mass is already over.
I'm not a believer.
There's someone I need to see.
What about you?
I'm just waiting for someone.
I made you wait for quite a long time, didn't I?
I've only been waiting for a little while.
Sorry about that, Yuko.
It's been a while, Yu-kun.
I'm surprised you remembered.
I didn't forget for an instant.
This is the Christmas present I couldn't give you.
Thank you.
Even though there's nothing I can give in return...
No, I received that a long time ago.
That's...
Merry Christmas.
It's quiet tonight.
Yeah. It's as if we're the only two in this world.
A world with only you, Yu-kun...
Every day would be fun.
Yeah.
But knowing you, you'd probably take advantage of the lack of observers
and be mean to me.
You're quite rude sometimes.
But in all honesty, I don't want anyone to interfere with this moment.
Me neither,
since I was finally able to fulfill my promise to you.
It's been a long time, hasn't it?
Miki's probably grown up now, hasn't she?
She's probably enjoying a summer Christmas with Kuze right now.
A summer Christmas?
You were talking about it, weren't you?
Do you want to go to Australia?
No, it's fine.
As long as Miki is enjoying a summer Christmas.
I see.
But to think that we'd reunite after such a long time...
The collective wishes of all the people we've met and touched allowed us to meet again.
It feels that way.
That's a romantic way to think of it. It's not like you.
Miracles don't exist in the world.
The only things that exist are coincidences and inevitabilities,
and the actions people take.
I've always believed that.
That's fine.
Miracles don't happen to people who just wish for them.
A helping hand is only extended to people who are trying to cause a miracle themselves.
There was something I had to do.
Something you had to do?
It was my duty to always be kind to as many people as possible,
and to give everything for the benefit of others.
He told me to do it.
Who?
Who knows?
Maybe it was God.
God?
You told me in the past that there is no God, right?
Yeah.
Do you still believe that?
I'll continue living by believing in myself and in the people around me.
Since I'm only able to live the way I am now.
That's just like you.
Yuko, do you want to go?
Huh?
Our starting place.
Our
Yes!
M e l o d i e s
M e m o r i e s
I've always wanted to do this.
Yeah.
My dream also came true.
Yuko, there's something I couldn't say to you back then.
I...
I
love you.
Yu-kun...
I love you, Yuko.
I'm sorry I couldn't say it for so long.
You're wrong there.
Huh?
You mean, "I loved you", right?
Yuko...
I was happy.
I'm so glad I was able to meet you.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for all the happiness you gave me.
Those are words that should be coming out of my mouth.
It looks like I've done everything I can for this town.
Oh, so you're going to leave now.
I'm sorry.
Since you're someone who can make decisions for yourself, please continue to move forward.
Yeah.
I'll be sure to move forward.
I'm truly... sorry.
You have nothing to apologize for.
I'm fine now.
Yu-kun...
At the moment, I'm neither lonely nor in pain.
I can go anywhere on my own.
It's all right.
Don't worry about me.
Just as I'd expect of Yu-kun.
Please share the happiness you gave me with other people, too.
If you do that, then those wishes and that happiness might return to us someday.
Yeah, they probably will.
Both the wishes and that happiness will reach to infinite distances.
Today was fun.
It's as if I'm dreaming.
It's not a dream.
Memories are precious, but please continue looking towards the future.
Yeah.
And please don't look back anymore.
Please... without turning back... be happy.
That's all I wish for.
Yeah.
Good bye, Yu-kun...
I've always... loved you too.
She... really...
I guess even an angel... wants some time to rest.
Himura-san, who are you exactly?
I'm an architect.
My job right now is to make sure that the people here can live happily.
It looks exactly the same as the Otowa in Japan.
It's as if you're dreaming, isn't it?
Everything begins from a dream.
"I want to fly the skies."
"I want to see the depths of the sea."
"I want to go into space."
"I want to reach that distant star."
To keep on dreaming... that's the first step in making a dream come true.
I wanted to make a beautiful city.
A city where everyone is kind, and no one will be left alone.
A bright city that's connected to the future.
That's a wonderful dream.
And that became reality in two forms.
Two cities by the name of Otowa exist:
the real city built upon burned-down bricks,
and the fraudulent city, which has carried the city's image to peaceful, beautiful lands.
It isn't fraudulent.
All of it...
is real.
The city, and the people living in it.
Because a lie that is told for the good of others isn't a lie at all.
The people that we love are living here,
and our thoughts for the people that we love built this city.
This city and the other city are filled with true happiness.
I see.
You're right.
I'm sorry!
It's a bad habit of mine.
You don't have to hold hands anymore?
It's fine. I'm not a child, you know!
Are you sure it's okay?
Himura-san, you're like a father.
That's not bad either.
You're not having nightmares anymore?
No, not anymore.
I never actually asked you for your name.
It's Hayama Mizuki.
But when I was little... people called me Miki.
You write "future", and read it as "Miki".
I see.
That's a good name.
towa ni hitotsu no negai kanaete
Love, I've got to feel it If you put your trust in me
itsuka mirai wo mune ni dakishimete
I know what my life would be Oh, you are all I ever need
yami no mukou ni kieru anata no koe
I try to hear what you say So I pray, but you're fading away
ude nobashita kedo todokanai
Don't go and break my fragile heart We won't fall apart
kage wo oikake
'Cause you're my only star
hashiridasu sekai ga kokoro kizutsuketemo
I wonder why my tears come at night Calling you, so like a little child
nigiru sono te wo hanasanaide ite
All the things you have in mind I wish I could see your insides
hateshinaku sora e narihibike kono merodii
My love, you've got to feel it And if we put our trust in you and me
afureru namida wo wasure wa shinai wa
You know what our lives would be Oh, you are the one, I believe
The wind blows through the streets.
The wind is cold, and there are times when we want to stop.
At times like that, I want you to move forward, even if it's just at a slow pace.
Because someday, you'll be able to get there.
Even if something sad happens, it's all right.
If you extend your hand, someone will be there.
And you'll be able to share the warmth with them.
Even if it's tough to journey on your own,
if you don't let go of the hand you hold,
you'll surely be able to pull through.
So, please don't give up.
Happiness awaits at the end of the long, long road.
That happiness builds up,
and grows into something even larger.
And someday, I want you to realize
that there were numerous shards of happiness
on the road you just walked.
Please don't forget
that you are not alone.
Engraving your footsteps,
crossing the seasons,
and looking up at the sky.
Even if you don't have wings, you'll definitely be able to get there.
To the place that you once dreamed of.
To the tomorrow that gleams with light-
To the tomorrow that gleams with light -
mune ni kakushita omoi wa setsunakute
The feelings that I hid inside my chest were painful.
obieta kokoro sukoshi dake yuraideita
My frightened heart wavered just a little.
wasurenai wa ano hi no koto
I'll never forget about that day.
te to te tsunagu futari kanashimi koete yuku
We held hands to overcome the sadness.
doko made mo doko made mo hashire
Run forever, to wherever.
ude no naka ai dakishimete hashire
Run while embracing love in your arms.
tsubasa nante nakute kamawanai
It's all right if you don't have wings.
dakara todokote futari e
So please, deliver it to them...
towa ni kawaranu ano sora
the sky that will never change.