A N I M E S P I R I T S
Let's go.
Hamaji
Otoha-san?
Yes. The Spirit of the Sounds of Time.
And she's no longer with us?
No. I'm sure she's watching us.
Secretly, from a place that we can't see.
He met a lot of different people in this village.
Those meetings changed him, and changed the village.
He was always searching for something.
The thing he was chasing after... was...
Ninth Carving 「Hozumi」
Well, it's almost time for the Summer Festival.
Festival?
What? Didn't you know?
That bell is an important keepsake from your mother and father.
Even judging it as a younger brother, I could see they were a good match.
Well, good luck.
I see. So that's why she always...
There really are a lot of bells.
Y-Yeah.
That's because it's about the only big event in this village.
Eh... so that's why.
I can't wait.
Is something wrong?
N-N-Nothing in particular.
U-Um... now that I think about it, I just remembered something I forgot at home.
Please go on ahead-
What are you doing?
I thought you'd be happier being alone with him.
What are you talking about?
He should be with you!
Me? Never...
What are you two doing?
We're going to be late.
I-I forgot something too.
Go on ahead.
Hayami-chan!
Bye.
Th-That's not fair!
Hayami-chan!
What was that?
Eh? Really?
Yep, I saw it with my own eyes.
Hirose-kun came to school with a bell.
I'm sure he intends to give it to someone.
So, I rushed here to get to school before him.
Why?
Obviously, to be properly prepared for him to give it to me.
Let's say that won't happen.
Don't just disregard what I say.
I think Hotaru-chan will be the recipient, with Kohinata-san as the rival.
Really?
I think Kohinata-san will be the recipient, with Hotaru-chan as the rival.
Then who will be the surprise winner?
Good morning.
What are you gossiping about so early in the morning?
Not a chance.
Totally out of the running.
Huh?
Ah, Hirose.
Ah, Yui-chan, good morning.
You're not with Hotaru to-
Th-That bell...
No Outdoor Shoes!
Ah, this is-
Wait!
The time and place are important!
Anyway, how could you do something like this to me?
Huh?
What's with that egotistical attitude?
Don't tell me you thought I was going to accept it?
D-Don't be so conceited!
You're sounding kind of strange...
I never considered you for one instant!
Understood?
You don't think Hirose doesn't know about the bells, do you?
Maybe.
Class 2-1
A-A love knot?
He really didn't know.
Those bells are used to confess to a girl.
C-Confess...
Before the Festival, each guy tries to give a bell to the girl he likes.
If she accepts, the girl will wear that bell on the day of the Festival.
In other words, it's like you came to school on Valentine's Day with chocolates in hand.
Ah, so that's why-
So that's what that was about.
But, if you guys all came to school separately,
it means both Hotaru-chan and Kohinata-san fully intend to accept the bell.
No, I didn't mean to-
You can't say that after fooling with a maiden's heart.
Fooling with?
Look, it's the poor girl who's been fooled.
Y-Yui-chan?
I-If you've got something to say, I'll listen to it at the back of the school, so call me there.
What am I going to do?
In the end, I never spoke to anyone.
After all this, I don't think people will feel satisfied unless you give the bell to someone.
Yeah.
Even though you say that...
W-Well, I'd better start heading home.
But I have free time after school today.
I think I'll go to the back of the school.
U-Um, about this bell...
See you.
Hayami-chan!
It's not what you think!
They've scattered everywhere.
Sorry.
It's my fault.
No, it was my fault.
Because I did something that caused a lot of misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?
Yes, this bell is a memento of my mother.
So you wore it for your mother?
Yes.
I thought I'd show her the village.
I guess the timing was pretty bad.
No, I'm sure your mother would be very happy.
Am I wrong?
Hirose-sama?
Huh? Yeah...
Well, I hope so.
Sorry, I have to go somewhere today.
Eh?
I-Is that so?
If the bell can't be fixed, don't worry about it.
Bye.
Do you think something is wrong?
Why is Kohinata acting so proud?
Her family tried to burn the village down!
But she didn't have anything to do with it.
And when you talk to her, she's actually quite nice.
Don't be fooled!
That's just her plan.
She's thinking of a way to get revenge on this village.
Without a doubt.
Huh? Yeah...
Well, I hope so.
It's a bit cold, but it feels nice.
Hotaru?
I wanted to try it once, so I ended up coming.
It gets much deeper there.
Hayami-chan!
Are you all right?
Don't struggle, it's much shallower here.
Thank you very much.
You were thinking about Hirose, right?
I was thinking he's a lot more distant than I thought.
Yeah.
It's because he never talks about himself.
Doesn't he trust us?
Then we should beat him.
Um...
Please listen to what he has to say.
Because you're the only one who can.
You're better at it than me.
I was never very good at listening.
I can't.
Because I tried to deceive Hirose-sama once.
Hirose won't hold a grudge about that.
That's exactly why I can't.
How cruel...
T A K U M A
L O V E
It's fine, it's fine!
I wouldn't mind if you stayed forever, let alone a few days.
But, I don't want to be a bother.
Don't worry about it.
My uncle said he didn't mind.
We need to help each other in times of trouble.
But, I...
You're a cute girl who's been living all alone in the village.
That's it.
Well, I've got a villagers' meeting, so I'll be heading out for a bit.
Enjoy yourselves.
Taku-bou, do it well.
D-dinner is ready.
Yeah.
If she takes one step into the village, we're putting ourselves in danger.
That was never the Kohinata's land in the first place!
That girl has no right to live there.
For the sake of the village as well, we should force her out.
But, we have to consider that act of arson as well.
That was...
This time, there was no serious damage to the village.
So there's no need to rush.
What do you mean, Chief?
We're talking about Kohinata here!
Stop this.
We don't need to fear her, even if she is a Kohinata.
No way!
Now, let us confirm the planning for the Festival.
There's a roof.
Hirose!
Hayami-chan?
Hirose!
What's wrong?
Stop the shower!
Uh, but-
Hurry up!
What the-
You didn't have to hit me like that.
It was your fault.
Was it?
You were the one that called me.
I asked you to stop the shower, not to peep.
I didn't mean to-
Y-You're right.
I'm sorry.
But anyway, you're too inconsiderate.
Even today...
The bells?
Not that.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know bells had that kind of meaning here.
Hey... can you tell me... about your mother?
Why?
I want to hear.
You won't enjoy hearing about her.
It's not a nice story.
Don't you want to tell me?
That's not it.
Then tell me.
Hirose.
It really doesn't matter.
I don't know anything about you.
Because I don't know anything, I can't talk to you.
Because I don't know what's bothering you, I don't know what to do for you.
Hayami-chan.
Don't you need me?
She committed suicide.
My mother committed suicide... leaving me behind.
Go on, eat them gratefully.
Choco-banana!
Itadakimasu!
It feels like my mouth is itchy.
This is a yam!
Yui-sama's special choco-yams!
Not to mention that the yams I'm using are normally beyond the reach of commoners.
Who had the guts to eat them in the first place? Only we in Japan!
I see.
Itchy...
That Hirose sure is late.
Even though the Festival is finally here.
She's still hoping.
Seems she was pretty serious.
You give it back to him.
I hurt him.
He didn't want to tell me, but I selfishly forced it out of him.
Even though he really didn't want to talk.
But...
You managed to touch his heart.
Why do you think Hirose-sama told you?
Hirose-sama came here earlier.
He said he'd be waiting at the top of the hill, and he asked you to come too.
You've connected to his heart.
What goes around, comes around.
Please go to Hirose-sama's side.
Make him happy.
That is what Hotaru's heart wants.
I fixed it.
Thanks.
Hirose, I-
Hayami-chan.
Would you keep that?
I don't really understand confessions and "I love you."
But I know that I want you to be close to me and to learn more about me.
Am I asking too much?
Sure.
Are you really okay with those two?
Yes.
As long as Hayami-chan is happy.
I see.
And may Hirose-sama fall into the depths of hell.
Tenth Carving: 「Kohinata」
You're going for Kohinata?!
Look forward to next time.
Watch
again, okay?