Original Concept EIICHI KAMAGATA
Original Story / Screenplay HIDEYUKI KURATA
Original Character Design TARAKU UON
Character Design / Animation Director MASASHI ISHIHAMA
Production Design NORIYUKI ZINGUZI
Art Director EASTER ｷ YATUKUMI Art Conception HIROSHI IZUMI Color Coordinator MAYUMI TANAHASHI
Director of Cinematography KAZUNARI NISHIDA Editing MASANORI SAKAMOTO
Sound Effects MINORU YAMADA Sound Mixer YASUSHI NAGURA
Recording Director HIROMI KIKUTA Music Director TAKASHI KODAMA
Music TAKU IWASAKI
Producer TOMONORI OCHIKOSHI
Animation Producer YUJI MATSUKURA
Director KOJI MASUNARI
Animation Produced by J.C. STAFF
Produced by ANIPLEX INC.
Episode 3 Let's Meet in Jinbo-cho
Oops.
Is that some sort of trick you guys do?
- Good morning.
- Mornin'
Would you care to join us?
It gives one a great sense of satisfaction to do it in perfect unison.
No thanks.
But tidy up the living room, and get breakfast ready, please.
Whose turn is it today?
Mine.
It's you, Attaboy?
Don't give me a stupid nickname without my permission!
But it's perfect for you.
Try saying it, come on. "I'm Attaboy."
No way! You...!
Let's go. Attaboy-chan.
Get off me!
That's kind of cute.
Since when?
And we'll tell more about the serial bombing and hijacking incidents...
both of which took place in or over Hong Kong...
as more details become available.
The next item is somewhat strange.
A mysterious animal was sighted in the Sumida Ward.
This photograph was taken by an eye-witness who said...
A beast on the loose? Residents in fear - it was very quick, agile and swung from pole to pole.
A beast on the loose? Residents in fear - That's you, Maggie-chan, isn't it? - It was very quick, agile and swung from pole to pole.
- Yeah. - It was very quick, agile and swung from pole to pole.
- Police in the area are looking into...
- I guess. - Police in the area are looking into...
Hey! Hey! Hey!
What were you thinking?!
Don't use your paper skills outdoors so carelessly.
I don't want to go through another Narita Airport situation.
Acoustic Effects Theory I don't want to go through another Narita Airport situation.
Acoustic Effects Theory We'll be careful, Sensei.
But as the Japanese saying goes, "a rumor dies within 75 days"...
so please overlook it this time.
Easy for you to say.
I'm the one who has to clean up your messes.
You guys.
I'm gonna finish getting the room ready for you before noon.
You help me with the cleaning, OK?
What? You're giving us a room?
You can't just keep sleeping here all huddled together.
There's a bedroom upstairs my parents used to use.
We can clean and use that one.
Are you listening, little brat?
Ouuiiii.
Yippee! A big bed!
Ah! Hey!
Don't fool around, you little brat.
- Clean up once in a while!
- Put what you don't use into storage. - Clean up once in a while!
And let's air the comforter out on the balcony.
Sheets go in the washing machine.
No problem.
Alright, let's move it!
What are you doing?
A pigeon...
A pigeon?
I don't see anything.
But, there was one.
An evil dangerous-looking pigeon.
What kind of pigeon is that?
Hey.
Get your butts moving. I want this finished before noon.
- OK. - I'm sorry.
Hey, where are your dad and mom?
America.
America?
My father is a programmer.
He was recruited by a company over there.
And my mother went with him.
And you? You didn't go with them?
I didn't, so I'm here now.
Hmm.
I was already a writer at that time. And I wanted to stay in this country.
It doesn't matter where you write though, does it?
You can send it as data.
True.
But it makes a big difference who you're surrounded by.
That's how it is, is it?
That's how it is.
Too small for the three of you, I guess.
Should we bring the sofa up from downstairs?
Um...
If it's all right, there's a room I'd like to use.
You sure? It's a storage room.
Yes.
- She loves dark and confined spaces.
- Well, there's no harm in that, I guess.
But what is she so tall for, then?
You two share the bedroom.
You can arrange it as you like, but making a mess is strictly prohibited.
"Oui." Yes.
And bring a blanket to my room for me.
"Oui."
Wow, how unlady-like.
Look who's talking.
You're going to sleep here?
Yep.
I can start working as soon as I get up, and I can go to bed whenever I'm sleepy.
That's unhealthy.
And you seem unnecessarily healthy.
None of your business.
OK, I'm off to Kanda to meet with Lee-san.
Have a nice day.
Behave yourselves, alright?
Ahh, now we can relax.
I must say Sensei's aura is quite something.
I feel overwhelmed just being near her.
Sumiregawa-san, can you give us a comment?
Nothing. No comment.
When your plane was hijacked, a girl came bursting inside...
Nee-san. When your plane was hijacked, a girl came bursting inside...
and other passengers saw you speaking with that girl.
Yes? And other passengers saw you speaking with that girl.
We're her bodyguards, aren't we? And other passengers saw you speaking with that girl.
What are you talking about?
You are such a forgetful girl, Maggie-chan.
Well, I mean, shouldn't we have gone with her?
Huh? Who would think of such a stupid promotion!
Tokyo Area Map
Where's Kanda?
I think it's in the Chiyoda Ward.
Chiyoda Ward... Chiyoda Ward... Kanda... Kanda...
What's wrong?
Nee-san?
Jinbo-cho
Yagi Bookstore Oya Bookstore Toyodo Bookstore Murayama Bookstore Gallery Yuu
Gyokueido Bookstore Toyodo Bookstore
Okuno Bookstore
Yuck.
Books! Books! Books!
What a wonderful town it is!
I'm so glad I'm alive.
It sucks.
Maggie-chan, Anita-chan, let's have some free-time now.
We'll meet again here in five hours. All right?
Yeah.
Free-time?
But we came here to look for Nenene!
Ah, well, of course we did.
I mean let's search freely, or in English, "freedom searching."
Now, let's not waste time. One's youth can never be frozen in time.
Yes, Time is a phantom traveler that keeps drifting away forever.
We are wanderers floating in the waves. Or, as they say, "vagabonds!"
Hey! What are you doing?!
She's giddy. I mean, totally flipped out.
Looney Tunes.
Ma-nee, you keep your sanity, OK?
Huh? Ah, yeah.
I'll go check some coffee shops, OK?
Are you by yourself?
Shueisha, Inc. Are you by yourself?
Shueisha, Inc. Yeah, I left those three comedic sisters at home.
Shueisha, Inc. Their racket is more than I can handle.
But that defeats the purpose of having them be your bodyguards...
Ah, well, now that it's being made into a movie...
our sales department is suggesting that...
we release a paperback edition of "Midnight".
So if there is any part that you'd like to change...
I'd rather not re-read my old stuff. It's too green.
It's nice to re-visit your past once in a while.
My past, is it?
Here is your fan-mail for this month.
They're all looking forward to your new work.
I'm sorry. Please keep them for me.
They're really starting to pile up now.
I still don't have enough courage to read them.
What! She's really here? I still don't have enough courage to read them.
Ah, Sensei!
Are you Sumiregawa-sensei?
Oh, Nishizono-san.
This is Nishizono Haruhi-san...
she made her debut the other day with "First Love, Now It's Begun."
First Love, Now It's Begun by Haruhi Nishizono "Beginning today, I'm going to be in love with you..." Oh my god! I'm your biggest fan.
Oh.
Thanks.
I became a writer because I was so moved by your work.
I wanted to entertain people with my work, like you did.
Oh.
What are you working on these days?
Well, not much.
It's just...
Nishizono-san, we've got to...
Yes.
Then, Sensei, I hope you'll tell me more about your work sometime.
Ah, yes.
I look forward to your new book.
She's so radiant.
Must be nice to be so young.
Nishizono-san is the same age as you, Sensei.
Well, you made your debut at such a young age.
What kind of town is this? Bookstores everywhere.
Nakayama Bookstore Would she really be in a place like this?
Yes, may... I... help you?
I'll take all the books in this store!
Huh?
All of them!
She's nowhere to be found!
Office Sano
Hey, don't go! Come back!
Office Sano
For Pedestrians & Bicycles Only
Er? Why?
But I saw her go underground.
What's this?
Toto Books
Yes, we're open
What is this place?
Another bookstore?
This book...
Can I take this book?
Go ahead.
Hey, is this store involved in something shady?
Even the elevator's been rigged.
Er?
No "er"!
What are you doing here?
"The Bodyguard."
Don't add "The!"
What's all this commotion about?
Are you going out of business?
A strange woman...
A strange woman came in and...
bought all the books in my store.
All the books?
Is it her?
She's back?
My store's completely cleared out. Who was that woman?
I'll go let everyone know.
My store's completely cleared out. Who was that woman? Yeah!
What's the matter?
Are you OK?
No, I'm finished.
Hey!
Um, somebody call for an ambulance! Anybody!
Books... Um, somebody call for an ambulance! Anybody!
Kawamoto Literature Inc. Tamura Bookstore
Oh, I'm so happy.
This town is wonderful!
Sugita Bookstore
I'm a bodyguard, not a porter, you know.
Don't complain.
Who do you think paid for the elevator's repair charges?
Where are we?
Watch where you're going...
or you'll get lost.
Nenene, is this...?
Yeah, this entire building is filled with books.
One person's, well, giant bookcase, so to speak.
You're kidding! Nobody could live here.
But she did.
Well, I never saw her do anything but read or sleep, though.
Is 'she' who I think she is?
Right. It's her.
Yomiko Readman.
He says it was a woman who bought them.
The rare books are gone, too!
She's back! Darn, where is she now?!
Hey, go get that special book out of the warehouse!
Weekly Koh... Mikadodoh Bookstore
We have to make her feel welcome.
Weekly Koh... Mikadodoh Bookstore Hey, go round up anyone who's available.
Weekly Koh... Mikadodoh Bookstore Got it!
Yeah.
Two or three times a month...
I've been bringing over new releases and books she might be interested in.
So they'll be waiting for her whenever she comes back.
Why do you do so much for her? She could already be...
Somehow, I don't think so.
Even if she is dead...
I can't help thinking that she'll come back scratching her head...
saying, "Sorry, I just had to die."
I believe she will come back.
Because this town is her home.
Well, let's go back.
Ugh, we have to go through that jungle of books again.
You know...
What?
Come to think of it, it's strange, isn't it?
You hate books so much, yet you're a Paper Master.
Everyone else loves books.
When did you first become a master?
Anita?
Yeah.
It's strange, you think?
Well, you were probably born with the gift or something.
Let's go. It's getting late.
Yeah.
Contact me! Nenene
Later, Sensei.
Jinbo-cho Jinbo-cho
Did she stop by your stall yet?
Jinbo-cho Jinbo-cho No, not yet.
Jinbo-cho Jinbo-cho It's been a long time. Maybe she's feeling self-conscious.
Jinbo-cho Jinbo-cho Used Books Hey, look at this book.
Just-Announced Opening! The Second Yomiko Cup Outdoor Used Book Fair You brought out that book?
Just-Announced Opening! The Second Yomiko Cup Outdoor Used Book Fair Yeah, I thought it'd make her happy.
Just-Announced Opening! The Second Yomiko Cup Outdoor Used Book Fair It sure will.
Just-Announced Opening! The Second Yomiko Cup Outdoor Used Book Fair Oh, Sensei.
What is this? What's going on?
Used Books
I'm so glad. Yomiko-chan is back, isn't she?
You're kidding! Where is she?
Where...? She's somewhere in the neighborhood, isn't she?
That's why we're all waiting like this.
I don't know anything about it.
Where did you see her? Who saw her?
A strange woman came in and bought all the books in my store.
What did she look like? Was she wearing glasses and a coat?
Ah...
Sensei!
I looked all over for you.
What are these books? Did you buy them?
You could say that, or I received them when I gave them money.
Or I could have used my credit card.
I told you we're poor!
Mi-nee, how much did you spend?
I'm sorry.
You're such a fool!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Fool!!
Junior, did you get it?
Good. Mr. Carpenter will be pleased.
Will he commend me?
Of course.
Forgive me.
You divided the room.
Ah, yes.
Anita-chan is reaching a difficult age.
Where is she?
Yeah. That was a nice bath.
This is my territory from this point!
You can't come in without my permission!
Of course not.
And please knock when you come in here as well, Anita-chan.
Sensei...
What's the matter?
This book is so touching...
You haven't completely recovered yet. Don't stay up too late.
Goodnight.
Goodnight...
Mi-nee, give me back my pillow!
But if I sleep on a flat pillow, I'll have scary dreams.
Don't be such a baby, you're too old for that.
What? What do you mean "old?"
Ow! Ow!
Even here.
I am your older sister!
- Ow! Ow! Ouch! You're pulling me! I said you're pulling me!
- It's become so noisy, but... - Ow! Ow! Ouch! You're pulling me! I said you're pulling me!
Ouch!
I guess it's alright.
All the things I cherish
Continue to fall away
Only my memories with you...
Are held fast within my heart of hearts
By the cooling ocean
Our playful shadows
Melted into your slightly over-tanned skin
And the sunset
I wish we could grow up
Without letting go of our hands
I followed in the sunlight
Searching for your form
There was an omen that our love was ending
So we cuddled close