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 · 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 15 In the Gray Light of the Abyss
What?
Nothing.
Welcome back.
What?
So we're back.
We had no choice.
We're treated like terrorists in Hong Kong.
Dokusensha's more powerful than we thought.
Imbroglio in Diet Proceedings
Well, you can stay at my place for the time being.
- Thank you so much. - You owe your life to us.
That's the least you can do.
Don't get carried away.
What happened here?
Gee!
My, my, my...
Burglary?
Doesn't look like it.
Her bankbooks and credit cards are still here.
- Ugh, it's gonna take days...
- Hey, how do you know where they are?
- To clean this all up. - Hey, how do you know where they are?
- Oh, well. - Was it Dokusensha, then?
Should we call the police?
Of course!
Now that we're back in Japan, we can nail them!
We'll expose their activities in Hong Kong...
and make it an international issue!
You guys, try not to touch anything until the police gets here.
OK.
They are looking for Nenene-san Sumiregawa as a primary witness...
who allegedly has some sort of relationship with the three terrorists...
Sumiregawa Nenene Age: 23 involved in the submersion of Hong Kong under water.
Sumiregawa Nenene Age: 23
Uemura-san, we hear there's been some movement... Wha...!
Uemura-san, we hear there's been some movement... Oh my.
in regards to this investigation. You look terrible.
One of our people is on site.
Yes, I'm standing in front...
That's our apartment!
of Sumiregawa-san's apartment.
We've been told that the policejust received...
a report of a sighting of Sumiregawa-san.
The police are on their way to Sumiregawa-san's apartment...
in order to confirm this report.
We're not allowed to follow them due to police regulations...
Sumiregawa-san! This is the police!
But we'll keep you updated on the situation as it develops. We'd like to ask a few questions!
But we'll keep you updated on the situation as it develops.
Sumiregawa-san!
Again, the police are now... Sumiregawa-san!
We're coming in!
Uemura-san, who reported to the police that they've seen Sumiregawa-san?
Well, that particular piece of information is not yet...
Check upstairs.
It was good!
You get hungry regardless of what situation you're in.
That proves how important eating is.
But how could the police come so quickly?
Maybe they bugged the apartment or something...
Yes?
Can you take away the plates, please?
Sure.
And we'll have some dessert.
One custard pudding, one ice cream, and one almond jelly.
Hey, we have to save money!
We must plan our expenditures while we're on the run...
Oh, I'm joking.
Excuse me.
Then I'll have a sweet red bean soup with chestnuts.
Kura Taxi
What should we do now?
Go to the police?
That's not a good idea no matter how you look at it.
Dokusensha's people could be anywhere.
Then let's run away together.
Don't worry, with the four of us together, we can do anything.
On what grounds do you say that?
Absolutely none.
Nee-san...
Oh, Sensei, don't you have some friends who could shelter us?
I don't have many friends.
Sorry.
Besides, I don't want to get Nori and Harumi into trouble.
They're just ordinary people, and I can't get them involved.
You're right.
Anita?
What's wrong?
Sorry. Nothing.
Did you burn yourself?
No.
You shouldn't play with fire.
Dokusensha Mission Order.
Oh?
May we?
Oh, yeah.
"Collect immediately... Toto Books in Jinbo-cho"?
Nenene, it's that place, right?
But what about that bookstore?
Book of the All-Seeing Eyes?
Is it one of the books Dokusensha was collecting?
Probably.
"Owner: The Paper"!
Gyokueidoh Bookstore Tohyohdoh Bookstore
Books are gone.
Not only in my store.
Shelves of all the bookstores have become so sparse.
What's going on?
That's not what I came to hear!
You have a book called Book of the All-Seeing Eyes in this store!
The owner of that book is The Paper!
Sensei!
Yomiko Readman!
She's here!
Why didn't you tell me?
I don't know what you're talking about.
But you know, the police are looking for you.
What did you do?
I haven't done anything!
Tell me! Where is she?
I don't know.
If you're gonna keep interfering with my business, you'll have to leave.
You know Nenene's desperate, and what kind of attitude is that?!
It's obvious you're just pretending that you don't know!
Don't you know at your age how it feels to miss someone...
and yet not to be able to see that person?!
Don't you know how painful it is to be alone?!
Stop being pretentious and tell her, you dirty old man!
Please.
Without her, I can't go forward as a writer.
No, that's not true.
Just as Anita said. I miss her.
It's so painful.
I want to see her.
I promised her not to tell anyone where she is.
I've never broken a promise in my life.
So, I guess it will be my first time today.
I'll tell you.
I'm also one of the people who are waiting for your new novel.
Thank you!
Where is she? Is Sensei here?
Not here.
It was about five years ago.
She came asking for shelter...
so I arranged a place through my connections.
Where?
A place with the largest collection of books in Japan.
Hello.
Oh, yes.
Please give this to the Deputy Librarian.
Yes?
I'm requesting a visitation permit.
It's been five years, but you're the first visitors.
Books are kept in the Main Building...
and magazines and newspapers in the New Building.
We literally have everything that's published in Japan.
Toto Books has done us a lot of favors.
It's unofficial, but if he'd asked us to shelter someone...
- Do you want to wait here? - We couldn't have said no to him.
- Do you want to wait here?
Is she here?
Pardon?
Is this where she is?
Yes.
She lives in the New Building but she's usually here...
- around this time of the day. - I'll come with you.
The only thing she does is read books.
I've never seen anyone who loves books so much.
I don't mean to be rude...
but what's your relationship with her?
A friend.
I see.
Children under 20 aren't allowed in here...
but you're an exception, OK?
So low!
Storage is our number one priority.
Technology to Avert a War Blitz A War Argument Military Power and Modern Diplomacy
- Smells so nice. - These are books from Meiji, Taisho...
Technology to Avert a War Blitz A War Argument Military Power and Modern Diplomacy - I'm so happy. - These are books from Meiji, Taisho...
Technology to Avert a War Blitz A War Argument Military Power and Modern Diplomacy - How can you be? - And early Showa periods.
- I wish I could live here.
- She should be on this floor.
- So do I. - She should be on this floor.
Look at these!
- These books are over 100 years old!
- Hello?
- Almanac of National Health...
- Are you nervous, Nenene?
- Introduction to English Conversation... - Are you nervous, Nenene?
No, I'm not! No way I am!
I told you.
What?
If you want to see someone, you will see that person eventually.
The world is like that.
You're such a smart mouth, you little brat.
Ugh! Stop it!
Excuse me.
Sorry, I must see to an unexpected guest...
Oh, sure, go ahead. We'll find her on our own.
Oh, please don't touch the books.
Many of them are old.
Nenene, what are you going to say when you see her?
I haven't thought about that.
Maybe I'll yell at her first.
"What have you been doing for five long years?"
Well, reading books, I would think.
Yeah.
And what are you gonna do after that?
What do you mean?
Are you going to stay here?
Sensei...
Sensei!
Thank you.
Who are you?
Is she your acquaintance?
No!
Who are you?!
Nancy-san!
Yomiko-chan!
Yes, it's Yomiko-chan!
I found a lot of...
interesting books!
Hey, wait!
She's running away...
Yes, she's running away.
Why?
You're mistaking me for someone else!
I haven't asked you a thing yet, you fool!
To begin with, no other woman would dress like that!
Yes, they would!
If you go look for them, you'll find them!
The only one I'm looking for...
is you!
Why did you have to look for me?
Why do you have to run away from me?
Sensei. I, um...
I just remembered I have urgent business.
Excuse me for a moment.
Don't run away, you idiot!
Without a word for five years.
I'm sorry.
Sensei, you wear glasses now.
Yeah.
We both have grown old, haven't we?
Speak for yourself! I'm only 23!
You're already 30, aren't you?
Of course I am.
If you're 30, act like a grown-up!
Stop running away and hiding like a child!
What have you been doing for five years without contacting me?
So she's the legendary Paper Master...
The Paper?
You've got to be kidding.
Well, yes, I have, but...
It's quite small, but please come in.
Please come in.
You should clean once in a while.
Rice Crackers
My friends. We met in Hong Kong.
From this side, Michelle, Maggie, and Anita.
- Hi. - Nice to meet you.
Oh my, I apologize for all the trouble Sensei is causing you.
Oh no, please don't worry about that.
You cause me trouble, too!
And they're all Paper Masters.
Oh! Are you, really?
Hey!
Anita-chan, you're being rude!
I just thought she might want to see.
I can do some things, too.
A butterfly!
Allow me to introduce myself properly.
My name is Yomiko Readman.
Nice to meet you.
And I'm unemployed.
Oh, so are we!
Sensei is the only one who has a job.
Although she hasn't written a book for five years.
None of your business.
And she is...?
Oh, that's Nancy-san.
I'm Nancy. Hello.
Well...
We met when I was at the British Library.
Yeah?
And you've been together since then?
No, well, it's a long story.
But Sensei, how did you know I was here?
It's a long story, too.
Boy, it does sound like you had...
quite a lot of trouble.
I'm still in it.
Using the progressive form.
Lee-san's note said Book of the All-Seeing Eyes...
and it also said that the owner of the book was you, Yomiko-san.
Midnight Liberation Zone by Nenene Sumiregawa Household Medicine and it also said that the owner of the book was you, Yomiko-san.
What kind of secrets does that book have?
First of all, do you really have it?
Well, yeah.
This one's good.
Then sooner or later... This one's good.
Dokusensha will be here as well.
Sorry, I don't like books.
Oh, but nothing has happened for five years... Sorry, I don't like books.
I don't think we're in any danger. Sorry, I don't like books.
I don't think we're in any danger.
That's wishful thinking.
We actually found you, you know. But it's good.
That's true, but...
I don't doubt the storemaster, but you shouldn't underestimate Dokusensha.
Anita-chan.
I don't doubt the storemaster, but you shouldn't underestimate Dokusensha. Yes?
I don't doubt the storemaster, but you shouldn't underestimate Dokusensha. You're so cute.
It seems they're pulling many strings. But my child is cute, too.
All of a sudden, the world started treating Sensei as if she's a criminal.
Your child?
All of a sudden, the world started treating Sensei as if she's a criminal.
No, a primary witness.
He died a long time ago.
Now I get a general idea of the situation, but what should we do?
Sensei, come with us.
We're both being chased.
There's no doubt we'll be better off sticking together.
Well, but...
Of course she can come with us.
Are you going to spend the rest of your life here?
Sure, you can read all the books you want, but...
It's OK.
As long as I can read books...
and as long as Nancy-san is happy, that's all I want.
What do you mean?!
Why do you say such a thing, as if you've given up on everything?!
Please stop it, Sensei.
What happened to you in the past five years?
I'd like to know that as well.
Joker-san?
It's been a while, Yomiko.
And Nancy.
Nancy-san?
There are many questions I need to ask you.
I'd like you to come with me.
The Paper.
A nostalgic smell of wind is somewhat lonesome
People think tenderly of the never returning days
The power of time is too big Even if I drift along by myself
I believe in my destination An unchanged place of smile
Even if it's a dream, split in two
Or you'rejust so far away and can't be seen
I'm sure we're strongly connected by our hearts
We'll definitely meet again
Even in the Winter in which I cried
and the Summer in which we laughed together
I could trust in you When I close my eyes
I can feel your warmth from those days