Through mountain paths buried in deep snow and riddled with wandering beasts...
he walked until he finally found the town.
He hurried to the town, overcome with impatience.
Right then, he ran into a girl sitting in the middle of an open field in front of him.
On top of grass that sparkled with dew,
her body was adorned with glowing feathers.
She smiled at the boy; the most peaceful smile he had ever seen.
...We meet again.
...Here. Thank you.
Ayane.
Isn't that what was on your mind?
The desire to know my name?
Oh ware izukoe Oh, where am I?
Oh ware yobukoe Oh, the voice that's calling me
umetsukusu jouhou Immersing information
ikigurushii kono joukyou This suffocating situation
jibun ga inai I'm not here
kono sekai no bousou The world is going out of control
tada musekinin ni toubou Run away irresponsibly
dokoe ikuno Where am I going?
Huriyamanu ameni The never-ending rain
zubunure oitekareta kokoro ga Soak the neglected heart
kuzure yuku chokuzen no koe wo kike Listen to the voices before it collapses
sasayakana kizunade ii I'm fine with the subtle connection
sotto anata wo dakishimeru kara I will hold you gently
kasaneta inochi ga yukkurito ima kokyuu shite iru The overlapped souls breathe slowly
sobani iruyo "I'll be by your side."
Oh ware izukoe Oh, where am I?
Oh ware yobukoe Oh, the voice that's calling me
So the authors of that picture book were Kanzato-kun's...
Yeah, my dad wrote the story and my mom drew the pictures.
No wonder. I noticed you had the same name, but it's true.
You've read it before?
Uh-huh. I'm sure it's still at my parents' house.
I used to like that book when I was little.
Really? Thanks.
What kind of story is A Whale's Feather?
Well, a boy goes on a journey to find a way to make everyone happy, but...
He couldn't find it anywhere.
Huh? Is that wrong? Was it supposed to mean happiness?
No, I mean...
Basically, it's kind of a mystery.
But it really sticks to your mind, or I mean...
Yeah, something like that.
See?
Would they have it at our academy library?
If you want, you can borrow mine.
Thank you.
Welcome back, Jun-kun.
Jun! A Whale's Feather...
What?
You took it somewhere, right? Can I borrow it?
Morimoto wants to read it.
I don't have it.
It's gone.
Well, hey...
We barely made it, but most of the pills were fake.
And I can't get a hold of that man.
The medical staff members are gone.
Our bank account has been frozen.
All supporters must have withdrawn from the project.
It can't be helped.
If Kujo-san doesn't wake up, we're all gonna...
This is mine.
That's not the point. It's meaningless.
You know it, too.
He died before, but just then, he let his Persona take his body so he could keep living.
It's like making a deal with the devil.
It's fine. I know.
In the name of temporary relief, we may have to purge some apathetic psyches.
Something's needed to complete our Personas.
Bring the boy to me.
While our supplies last.
"The Star of Naginomori Academy: Morimoto Kanaru!" is perfect.
Would "The Star of Toyama" be too much?
We'd be able to use it when she goes to nationals.
Nationals? Please, I couldn't...
Yuki...
Where are you?
Hey.
Hey...
What are you standing there for? Your shift already started.
Oh, right.
Are you off already?
Yeah. I'm gonna go help make the bammer.
...The banner?
Oh... You know, for tomorrow. Morimoto's thing.
Right... The Speech Contest.
She's been working hard for it.
You should come, too. She would appreciate it.
It's in English, right? I wouldn't understand it.
Yeah, right. You have good grades.
I mean, that's besides the point.
If her friends are there, you know...
You should tell me what her speech was like later.
S-sure.
Wait, what makes you think I'd understand it?
You've changed, recently.
See you.
Ayanagi City Civic Hall at 3pm!
Come if you can!
Friends, huh?
Huh?
The second one.
Aren't you... taking the train?
Nevermind... Let's walk.
Where do you live?
Very close to you.
Since when?
I wanted you to notice me for a long, long time.
I... think I might have known.
I was a doll loved wrong.
So I sank.
Higher and higher...
I became a part of something that lay quietly, and then I became the whole.
But... I was alone.
I always felt like people expected me to act a certain way.
I love my brother and Yuki, but I...
I've always wanted to be alone.
With you, I won't be alone.
With you, I can be alone.
He's late.
He's way late! How did I get back before him?
He answered your call, right? Then...
That's not the problem here.
Come on, Jun's already in 9th grade. What's wrong with having a girlfriend?
No way! Is this true?
Jun-kun's this!?
Which generation are you from?
She really caught my attention.
The girl Jun was with.
I feel like I've seen her before.
I'm back.
Hey.
The Star of Toyama?
Morimoto's contest.
You're coming too, right?
I can't tomorrow.
Tell her I said good luck.
A date?
Jun! Hey, Jun!
He just left a second ago.
Where!?
I-I'm sure you can catch him if you run...
Thanks!
You're welcome.
Next person, please.
What am I doing?
Next person, please.
Who are you?
What did you do to Jun?
Say something!
Are you okay?
Did you know? Before the tsunami comes, the sea grows unbelievably calm.
The tide lowers in this respite.
The pain...
Eiko-neechan?
If it's your wish to know...
Ryo!?
Eiko-neechan?
The sin that fights back destiny.
Ryo... Ryo!
Eiko-neechan...
The destiny that fights back sin.
Ryo!
Choosing is...
Discarding.
Niichan?
That day... The first mistake was...
Niichan.
Why?
Your wish will be...
Hey, sto-
Aniki?
11th Annual High School Speech Contest
Nope. It's his voice mail.
Shin's flaking.
He might already be inside.
Isn't it starting soon?
Kanaru?
Huh? Oh...
Relax! You'll be fine!
Yes.
Hey.
Mayu!
Mayuri-san.
Hey, so you came.
There might not be a next time, so...
Hey, Morimoto could win, though.
You're right.
Would I be asking too much if I still felt lonely, Kanzato-kun?
Number 12, Naginomori Academy High School senior, Morimoto Kanaru-san.
Oniichan...
Oniichan!
What are you doing?
You're gonna catch a cold.
Itsukara yume miru koto When did I start pretending like I didn't dream of anything?
Wasureta huri wo shitetan darou When did I start pretending like I didn't dream of anything?
Chiisana mado akeru yuuki mo naku When did I start pretending like I didn't dream of anything?
Chiisana mado akeru yuuki mo naku With no courage to open a small window, I waited for a miracle.
Kiseki wo matteta With no courage to open a small window, I waited for a miracle.
Kiseki wo matteta I'm not as innocent as I used to be in the days when I had nothing to lose
ushinau mono nado nakatta anohi no yona I'm not as innocent as I used to be in the days when I had nothing to lose
mujakisa wa mou naikedo I'm not as innocent as I used to be in the days when I had nothing to lose
namida wo nugutta ato niwa I'm not as innocent as I used to be in the days when I had nothing to lose
namida wo nugutta ato niwa After wiping away the tears
atarashii jibun ni deaeru I'll be able to meet a new self
subete wo nakushitemo mitsuke rareru monoga arukara Even if I lose everything
subete wo nakushitemo mitsuke rareru monoga arukara There are still some things to discover
kesenai kizumo itsuka Even the scars that remain
watashi rashii hokori ni dekiru Even the scars that remain
watashi rashii hokori ni dekiru will someday become my pride
If I can see you again,
I have so many things I want to say.
Your voice, appearance, and personality are different.
But your gazing and smile are still yours.
This memory belongs to just you and me.
Twisting in the Sea of Psyche.
A dancing, peeled white feather.
A temporary miracle inside the distortion.