Everyone is searching for a new world
to attain that overflowing dream.
They all jump over the horizon,
regardless of what lies beyond.
We've run,
we've dived into hope,
and forgotten only courage.
And we've been swept away by the crowd
only to lose something dear to us.
I smile with a twisted face,
and it was the best smile I could put on.
The inside of my mask overflowed with tears
so I covered my wet mask with yet another mask.
I continue to walk through the flat battleground,
and I struggle, unable to warp.
The dream waits quietly on a cape far away.
Even if I fumble around clumsily,
I'm sure I'll still be able to make it there.
Return to the darkness
with your odious fate...
Ayumu Narumi...
Tell me...
Why are we alive?
I'm not my brother...
Nor am I a Blade Child...
What can I possibly answer?
"Relentless Rain" What can I possibly answer?
"Relentless Rain"
You'll never be Kiyotaka-san!
What are they thinking, going that fast?
What's wrong with that?
It's up to them how they use their lives.
They're simply living by their own rules.
And you'd like to say the same for the Blade Children?
You're a Blade Child too, aren't you?
It certainly is hard to see...
I hope the rain lets up in the morning...
I can't believe I can sleep at a time like this.
"Hiyono Yuizaki"
Good morning.
Rutherford-sama, I've brought your breakfast.
Rutherford-sama...
Rutherford-sama...?
Come back...
I bought us some breakfast.
Let's start picking up the phone, okay?
Do you need something?
Let's go have breakfast!
The weather is so nice today!
It's like yesterday's rain even cleared the air!
Not going outside on a day like this would be a huge waste!
Let's go!
Return to the darkness
with your odious fate...
Come on, Ryoko...!
Here you are!
The weather is nice out, but I warmed it up anyway!
Here.
Don't look so fixedly.
Even I can make rice balls!
Mmm! Isn't it delicious?!
I've never tasted anything quite like it before!
Go ahead, eat right up!
Sure...
Make yourself at home...
The bread they make there is really delicious!
What is it you want?
Why did you approach me?
Why did you sit me in the passenger seat?
You know Kiyotaka-san, don't you?
Tell me about him.
What for?
How is he?
I bet you'd like to see him, wouldn't you?
But think about it.
If he is alive...
...why won't he contact you at all?
In the end, even if he is alive,
he wouldn't want anyone's help.
Not even from you.
What's your point?
That's the type of person Kiyotaka is...
And besides,
I don't consider him all that almighty.
"Ryoko Takamachi"
Why couldn't we save him?
I guess there's no opposing destiny.
Not for the Blade Children...
Who exactly are you people?
That's tough to answer.
It seems like your existence would be inconvenienced
if the world learned about you...
I suppose it's something along those lines...
Or maybe that we mustn't exist...
But there's no way for us to determine
if we're inconvenienced or that we shouldn't exist.
As long as we exist, all we can do is continue living.
Or should we disappear from this world?
Doesn't sound like I'll get a straight answer out of you.
It's only natural to be afraid.
Afraid? Of what?
Why did you come with me?
You can't keep believing.
You wonder if Kiyotaka really has abandoned you...
You're uneasy about learning the truth...
I have faith in Kiyotaka-san!
No. No, you don't.
You're uneasy.
I just want to help him!
And you want to be needed.
Kiyotaka disappeared before your very eyes.
He vanished without so much as a word.
There's no need to act tough.
I am not acting tough!
You're not wrong.
You're not wrong at all.
You should be honest with yourself.
You'll only grow exhausted by believing and waiting.
That was great!
Now that our stomachs are full, what should we do?
Is there anywhere you'd like to go?
I leave it up to you.
In that case...
I guess something outdoorsy would be nice!
It's warm out, and I feel like relaxing in the sun.
Yeah...
For now, let's take a walk to settle our meal.
Actually, how would you like some pasta?
Alright.
Great! I found this adorable new place
and I've always wanted to give it a try!
But it's just not the same going alone...
Thank you for coming with--
Wait!
Ryoko?
Don't worry about me.
Where are you?
You don't need to worry about me.
You at home?
Ryoko?
Ryoko...?
I knew...
I knew from the very start...
Don't talk like that! I'll figure out--
We're up against fate, there's nothing we can do...
But I'll at least make sure you're--
It's pointless. After all, I'm a Blade Child too...
Which is why I'll try to--
What am I waiting for?
How will waiting exhaust me?
Whenever I watch the flow of water, my mind grows calm...
Do you know why?
Because we were born from the ocean.
All life began there. All of it...
Yet, we're unable to return to it.
If we're to live in a world of nothing but suffering,
then perhaps we should cease to exist...
Why should we do that?
Death is natural Providence;
it's not something to be feared.
It's just that--
It's just that it's painful being alone...
Talk to me. It might help.
I'd like to know for myself.
I'd like to see the ends of destiny.
Then it's not too late...!
No, it is.
Thanks to Kiyotaka and that brother of his.
You're not going to say anything, are you?
Narumi-san! What happened last night?!
--Nothing... --Liar!
Something happened- what was it?!
Nothing. It's just that--
It's just what...?
It's just that it all ended.
It all ended?
Hi.
Eyes-kun hasn't come back yet.
He went somewhere...
Help me...
Kiyotaka thinks highly of Ayumu-kun for some reason.
He says he's the key to the Blade Children's salvation.
Ayumu-kun has gotten too involved.
You're not after me- you're after Ayumu...
Hello? Please, say something...
I can't...
Why did you do that?!
Don't worry about me anymore.
You'll just be wasting your time.
Why did you do that?! She was crying!
Narumi-san!
Leave me alone...
Why... Why?
This isn't like you, Narumi-san!
I'll always be like this.
Not a single thing has ever brought me satisfaction.
Narumi-san!
I'm done.
The Narumi-san I know seems to have run off somewhere.
I guess I'll just wait until he comes back!
If you ever bump into Narumi-san somewhere,
tell him to be energetic!
Bye now!
Giving a suffering person false hope is a sin.
It's unforgivable.
The reason being...
...that fate is unalterable.
Everything is determined from the beginning.
Just as everyone has "death"...
Perhaps it was even pre-determined that Kiyotaka
would abandon you...
Have a nice trip.
What are you planning to do to Ayumu?!
Open this up!
I know you can hear me! Open the door!
Let us begin, Ayumu Narumi...
I'll always be like this.
Not a single thing has ever brought me satisfaction.
Don't worry about me anymore!
Stop it...
Stop it...!
Stop...!
Don't worry about me!
Oh! It's you...!
Nice to meet you, Ayumu-kun!
Madoka...!
Yeah?
I have your Madoka.
What have you done with her?
Wait!
I have no intention to get involved with you any further!
Come with me...
A sweet scent washes into my throat
and my feelings continuously overflow...
Don't look at me with that same gaze
that's like you're following a soccer ball.
I've already grown used to my third year at the office,
but did I lose something instead?
Those days long ago when we would talk about anything...
We're finally old enough now
to have those slightly awkward discussions about love.
A single day seems so long, but a whole year ends so quickly.
A whole year seems so short,
but how well will I be able to live the rest of my life?
Time for Hiyono's Useful News Report!
Will a demon or a serpent come out?
It's do or die! The die is cast!
The finger's on the trigger and time's almost up!
Will the mute Mermaid Princess be the one to disappear,
or the seagull-riding boy?!
On the next Spiral: Bond of Reasoning--
The Man in the High Castle
If you see a rainbow in the sky after a rain shower,
then you mustn't get lost anymore!
That's all for today's Hiyono's Playhouse!