It is said that no less than four million species of animals and plants currently exist on Earth.
However, the total number of species thought to have lived on Earth at some point
since the planet was born is actually as high as 5 billion to 50 billion.
In other words, 99.9% of species can't escape the fate of extinction.
Organisms on Earth have undergone six mass extinctions.
But the cause and process of those extinctions is still unclear.
We whisper goodbye to the ugly world
And adorn everything with those crimson-red wings
The more I'm sullied, the more you're beloved to me
All you creatures who live and breathe on this Earth
The more I hate you, the more I want to hold you in my arms
I'm standing in front of the mirror staring at another me
And in order to hide their own weakness
People have hurt someone kind
We whisper goodbye to the ugly world
They flutter and dance with those crimson-red wings in a brilliant instant
Please, kiss me passionately, yes, over and over
If you've noticed that your heart has begun to riot within you
You can change once again
Say, here's what I think.
The world is moving along on its own, whether I do anything or not.
Somewhere far away people are warring, and as always they're showing no signs of stopping.
Crime never goes away, either,
and no matter where you go you'll meet people you wish you hadn't.
A world like that isn't going to change for better or for worse just because of something I do.
So you're going to lie around here and not do anything, is that how it is?
Is that any excuse to slack off?
Come on, stand up.
That hurt! What did you do that for?!
Forget about world affairs.
Takeru Takemoto, what you ought to be doing right now is cleaning the pool.
Okay, fine, I'll do it!
That's right, quit arguing and get a move on!
All right, I'll do that sterilization tank.
That's the changing rooms.
And the exit!
I'll do Takeru's share.
Ryou darling!
After all, I'm the one who volunteered our services in the first place
because the swim team was short on people.
Ryou darling, you're so kind!
You're totally different than Takemoto here.
But strangely enough, the two of you are always together.
Yes! I've always thought that was strange too!
Well, it's because I like Takeru.
What?!
Amika, Sakurako, I like both of you too, of course.
What?!
And everyone on the swim team too,
Did you hear that, Amika?! And everyone on the swim team too,
The great Ryou said he likes me! and everyone on the soccer team,
The great Ryou said he likes me! and Tama the neighborhood cat,
Although the fact that we're on the same level as Takeru to him bugs rne a little. and Tama the neighborhood cat,
Although the fact that we're on the same level as Takeru to him bugs rne a little. and the morning glory that
Although the fact that we're on the same level as Takeru to him bugs rne a little. budded a little while ago,
Although the fact that we're on the same level as Takeru to him bugs rne a little. and the smell of freshly-aired-out futons,
and the smell of freshly-aired-out futons,
Sorry to break it to you, but Ryou likes everything indiscriminately. and the smell of freshly-aired-out futons,
Sorry to break it to you, but Ryou likes everything indiscriminately. and two-day-old curry,
Sorry to break it to you, but Ryou likes everything indiscriminately. and my little sister Kirni...
Do I?
Thanks for bursting our bubble, you jerk.
I can't believe you!
Take that!
Now you've done it!
Why, you! When it comes to these things, you're just bursting with energy!
We need to take you down!
Hey you GUYS!
Sakurako! Amika! Takeru!
Let's be serious about this!
Take that!
Episode O ne Dawn is the Dividing Line Between Light and Darkness
Nishino Motorcycle Courier Service
Nishino Motorcycle Courier Service I'm home!
Welcome home, Takeru. Oh, and here's Ryou too!
Good afternoon.
Hi, Aunt.
Oh, so you're back?
Jeez, Uncle, are you drinking in the afternoon again?
It's fine.
Having a drink in the evenings is pan of my daily routine.
Sheesh. This is why the business doesn't make more money, you know.
You guys want a drink too?
Darling...
I'm going to put in a load of laundry. You can go on up to my room.
Okay, thanks.
Mari...
Oh, if you're looking to do laundry, Mari's in the bath right now so...
You're too late.
This is why I hate freeloaders!
You have no delicacy!
I didn't know you were in there!
When it's this hot out, people take showers, you know!
You were practically fully clothed!
Jerk!
Anyway, Sakurako and Amika called a little while ago.
What?
They said you were supposed to help clean the pool,
but you got wrapped up in splashing water around.
But cleaning is so boring.
You only put effort into pointless stuff!
Use that energy for something else!
People complain to me, too, because I'm your cousin!
You tell him too, Ninomiya!
Um, right!
I left your laundry here!
So the storm's finally blown over?
She did your laundry for you, so it's all good, isn't it?
If I'm going to get slapped just for seeing Mari naked,
it's not even close to worth it!
Is that how it is...
I put effort into pointless things, huh?
What?
It does always end up that way.
I do feel like I should do something, but...
But you don't know what to do with those feelings?
Oh, have I said all this before?
The truth is, you're an earnest person, Takeru.
Me? Aw, get out.
Takemoto! You left your bag in the hallway!
Hurry up and put it away!
All the women in my life are naggers.
You think so? They're all good people.
You think so?
Well, what's your type, then?
What's with that, all of a sudden?
Is it me?
Idiot. Someone like...
Let's see, someone with silkier hair than Sakurako,
who has a better figure than Amika,
but doesn't nag like Mari.
That's kind of a tall order.
What are you doing?
A sketch.
Stop that, you're embarrassing me!
Well?
Hey, you're a good artist.
Takeru!
Takeru, can you come here for a sec?
Okay!
Nishino Motorcycle Courier Service
Nishino Motorcycle Courier Service It's from Mr. Hayakawa in Susukidai to Yamada Printing, delivery by 5:00.
It's from Mr. Hayakawa in Susukidai to Yamada Printing, delivery by 5:00.
I put the ticket in the bag.
Sorry about this.
Don't worry about it, you're paying me, after all.
And I want to make a lot of money so we can open a business someplace a little nicer.
Never mind that, just don't go too fast.
“Fast, ” he says.
I'm surprised this clunker still moves!
That's why I'm telling you not to go fast.
Thanks for waiting.
You're taking the old highway, right?
I'm going home, so give me a ride while you're at it.
You're sure a big parcel.
Takemoto!
Be careful.
Right.
Yamada Printing
Great, thanks as always.
Yamada Printing Call on us again!
Jeez, my uncle just has no ambition.
He probably feels he doesn't have to strain if he's got enough as it is.
What's wrong with that?
I don't get it. I mean, I'm sure he could do it if he tried!
Maybe spending all your time trying to move forward
isn't necessarily always the best thing.
But I like that about you, Takeru.
Hey, look at that.
That light...
What is that thing?!
It's coming back.
Maybe it's a shooting star?
Don't be stupid!
Shit!
What the hell is it?!
It's pretty, though.
Ryou, you saw that light just now, right?
Yeah, it was amazing.
It's like something shot through my head.
Want to go check it out?
Sure.
It's what we saw before.
The light.
It's a person!
Hey, Takeru!
Hikari... ('Hikari" means 'light' in Japanese.)
I am Hikari.
It's a girl.
What's that?
Ryou, don't!
Looks like I managed to drive it off.
Man, when you decide to do something, you do it pretty well.
Your uncle's going to rake us over the coals for this one.
Here, wear this.
If you just stay naked, it makes things awkward for us.
Says the guy who was all over her just a little while ago.
I had no choice! That was just the way things went!
Don't sniff it!
That guy might come back again. We have to get out of here fast.
What do we do about this girl, then?
Say, somethings been bugging me for a while.
Doesn't this girl look exactly like the picture you drew this afternoon?
Oh. No, she doesn't.
Huh?
Yeah, she's different. After all, all I did was draw what you said.
Your ideal girl, I mean.
Your name is Hikari?
Yes. I am Hikari.
Was that shining light we met on the road a while ago you too?
I'm impressed you can talk to her so naturally.
Don't you want to know about Hikari, Takeru?
Well...
You're the one that named her Hikari, Takeru.
When we met her. I'm sure of it.
Huh?
That's not what I intended.
No? It's a good name.
You'll just have to prepare yourself, Takeru.
“Prepare myself"? In what way?
I don't know, that depends on you.
That monster was definitely targeting her.
If you don't want to take on unnecessary troubles, you do technically have the option
of not getting ready for anything and just not getting involved, but...
It's okay. Something just fell, that's all.
She's shaking. She's scared.
She's soft, and so slender.
Hikari. Hikari.
I'm Takeru. Takeru Takemoto.
Take... Takeru.
It's okay. I'll protect you, Hikari, no matter what.
Takeru?
What's wrong, Takeru?
What happened just now? It was like my heart jumped in my chest.
The bugs have gone quiet.
RYOU!
Takeru!
Let go of Hikari!
You bastard, let her go!
Takeru. Takeru!
Takeru...
Hikari...
Run, Hikari!
My body won't do what I tell it to. You can run, you should go.
Takeru, no!
Idiot! Hurry up and run away!
No!
Hikari!
Damn it!
Damn it, I said I'd protect her, but I can't do anything!
Damn it...
Damn it!
Hikari.
Wait for me.
Takeru...
What the heck's happened to me?
What is this power that feels like it's welling up from deep within my body?
That's right, put up a good fight!
What the hell is with me?
Turning into this thing. Using this power.
Just doing whatever my anger tells me, just letting my fists fly.
I've done enough. I should stop now!
Why?
Wait...
Shit...
That's a smell I love.
Yes, you're dying, aren't you?
Hikari! Ryou!
Ow... Damn it.
RYOU!
Takeru...
Hikari.
Takeru...
Hikari. Thank goodness.
Takeru!
Hikari?
I was so scared.
It's all right. I'll protect you, Hikari.
But...
What on Earth happened here?
Standing before a river that shone bluely with a monster's blood,
I swore I would protect Hikari.
On this night of the full moon.
It all started right here, just like this.
The sun is shining right at us
I want to be burned by this light called “summer”
I wonder how today will change me?
I'm just a little bit uneasy, but it's great
The pieces of summer bursting up and shooting off
Twinkle as they pour down in the sky, into the sea, on the world
When I whisper “Hold me in your arms,” what will you do?
I've got no use for waffling kindness
Because premonitions become truths in an instant
In this sultry season
Next Episode
Oh, hi, I'm Mari Nishino.
I mean, come on, I'd forgive him if it was a kill-fish or a goldfish or something.
I'm sure I could turn a blind eye if it were an orphaned kitten.
But of all things, that Takemoto brought home some girl from God only knows where,
saying “I'm going to protect her”!
Next time on This Ugly Yet Beautiful World: “You're My First”
What? Your first what?!
Episode Two You're My First What? Your first what?!
Episode Two You're My First Depending on the circumstances here, I'm not going to let you off lightly!