On the morning of a beautiful sunny day
I was waiting at the place we promised to meet
I stood there watching the laughing children
As I waited patiently for you to come
I watched a perfect arc as a ball was being thrown
And it flew right before my eyes
It was just an ordinary sight to me
Now, if you were just with me
As this world kept slowly turning
But it seemed like it was leaving only me behind
The clouds just wouldn't hide me
It was a Sunday where the sun seemed to hurt more than usual
My cute little Peking pan. Fried rice, fried food, stewed food.
She's a girl that can do anything. But still she's a little sad.
The fire isn't very strong at home.
What's that song?
Morning, Dad.
I call it "My Cute Peking Pan." I also sing "My Cute Fallen Pot Lid."
In other words, you made it up.
You know...
This is starting to taste a lot like Grandma's cooking.
I love Grandma's cooking. I've learned a lot from her.
I'm sorry I worried you...
I'm glad you're safe, but don't push yourself too hard.
You're pretty careless as it is.
Well, I am the child of a great pilot, after all.
You're missing the point, Shiina.
A good pilot knows what he can and can't do, and makes decisions...
based on what he knows of himself.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be alive, right?
You're right.
Episode 2: Disaster Within the Light
Have a good day!
Okay, Hoshimaru. Let's go.
All right. Throttle forward!
Clear. Full power!
Tuesday: Sports Chambala
Meditate!
Swing to the head! Start!
- One, two. One, two. One, two.
- Tamai. Tamai! - One, two. One, two. One, two.
I have a prospective student. Would you mind being her partner?
Does she dislike you already?
Actually, she's a strange kid. I don't think I'm connecting with her...
Just make her go at your pace, and bring her in.
You do it well, and I owe you white bead tapioca.
Deal.
N-Nice to meet you. I-I'm Akira Sakura.
I'm Shiina Tamai. Let's do this together. You don't meet many...
girls with the name Akira. It's a really cool, nice name!
I wish I had a name like that.
Hit the opponent before they hit you. It's real easy.
You can get by with swinging randomly.
Hey, there are basics to this, you know!
U-Umm... Miss Tamai...
Shiina's fine. You're in middle school, right, Akira?
I'm... a third year student. Then... uh... Shiina, then...
I'm in sixth grade.
Did you think I was younger?
N-No.
That's okay. I'm used to it. Okay, so let's try this.
If you seen an opening, try to hit me.
Uh... umm...
What is it?
L-ls it possible to... to not hit them, and still finish it?
Huh? You do realize, you can't win without hitting your opponent, right?
I-I don't have to win. Is it okay if I just... run away?
Forever?
Yes.
For your whole life?
Yes.
But it'll never end.
MEN! Note: Men is a strike to the head.
Why are you here?
I want to become stronger...
I don't want to hurt anyone, or get hurt... something like that...
I don't really get it.
If you get hit, don't you hate y-your opponent?
Not really.
I-I tried to learn Kendo... before.
Some people hit with everything they have... even with armor, it hurt.
W-Why was this person trying to hit me so hard...
It almost seemed like they enjoyed watching me in pain.
L-lf I do the same thing... then my opponent will hate me...
I don't really understand, but I do know I won't hate you for that, Akira.
Bow!
Begin!
Legs!
Legs hit!
I was... supposed to meet someone good today...
My Tarot, Tropical Zodiac, and Side Real Zodiac all said I'd...
meet someone good today.
R-Really... Then you'll come tomorrow?
Y-Yes, I'm going to give this a try.
Hey, Akira... Where's your house...? Huh?
Mutsu Restaurant
Hey, Akira! Where were you? Help out with the store!
Akira never came after all...
I wonder if I did anything to be hated...
Oh, sorry.
Sheep Hello, Tamai...
Oh, Dad, it's you! Everything's fine here.
Are you eating well, Dad? Are you coming home today... Huh?
Oh, okay. Then I'll be asleep. I'll lay out the futon. Okay, bye.
What the heck are you doing?
Oh man, it's going to get all wrinkled... Wait. Oh, you ironed it.
Hoshimaru...
Since I met you, I think I can believe in anything.
I don't want to cook tonight... Why don't we go out, Hoshimaru?
There's this place called Kako's that's really good.
I must steal their recipes!
Emergency Closing Today - Kako's
No way! My stomach was already set on Kako's, too...
Not many places to eat around here. They're all mostly bars.
This is the first time I've come this way.
Mutsu Restaurant
Welcome.
You by yourself, young lady?
Yeah.
Hey. Cold water over here!
It's pretty popular. Looks like it's a good place.
Akira!
Oh, so you know Akira.
Well, she's my friend.
Akira.
Akira, I'll help.
N-No, that's all right.
You sure?
I have to talk to you later.
I'll have the Bomb Meal.
Coming up.
Something smells nice.
Herb tea.
Hey... did I do something wrong?
I-I just don't want to get involved.
With what?
The thing... on your back...
What, this?
T-That's...
It's channeled with me.
Ch-Channel...
Akira.
Who is it?
My voice has finally reached you...
Who... are you?
There is no exact word for it in your language. However...
Demons, fairies, devils, ghosts, ogres, dragons.
Names that people have given things that they can not explain.
A vessel... a husk... incomplete things. Dead bodies, skeletons, things...
that have ended. And, I am you...
I'm falling! I'm going to die!
Do not worry. You can fly.
What!? I can't... There's no way... I can't fly... I CAN'T!!
Again?
It's her usual sickness.
Something's weird.
Hey, someone get the nurse!
God, the guys are way too easy on this girl.
They should just ignore her. Ishida, make sure you clean up the vomit.
Why don't you just lick it up.
At the time... I didn't know how to control the flow of information.
What? How do you mean?
Well... T-Tamai, aren't you linked with that thing?
Linked?
Well, I mean... l-lt's like an extension of your five senses...
Five senses?
Like... being able to see what this thing sees...
What! Really!?
L-lt's not like that?
I don't think that's happened to me, right?
So if this thing is flying, and I'm here, I would feel like I'm flying?
S-Something like that...
Wow! Well that might be nice.
N-No it isn't.
I-I still have dreams of falling... I never want to feel that pain...
again... I-I'd... I'd rather... die...
I-I don't know what to do with this.
I'm sorry. I just want to forget about this thing. T-That's why...
Tamai... I shouldn't...
Shiina.
She. Repeat after me.
She...
ee.
Ee.
Na.
Na...
See, you can say it. Now try.
I can...
Stop!
I think you should move on.
Move on...
Friends.
Friends?
If you have friends, it'll get better.
I'd feel happier if you were with me too, Akira.
M-Me?
Yup!
Mutsu Restaurant
Bye. Thanks for the herb tea.
S-Shiina!
G-Good night...
Yup!
Bye bye!
Shiina...
I found you...
The Second Episode Disaster Within the Light - The End
It spans the entire sky, and stretches on endlessly
I look up and wish that it would take me and envelop me
Even if I can't walk alongside everyone
I want them to see my footprints and know that I'm not there
That day, I let go of your hand
You never even looked back
You just left me behind
Can't you see that I have my dreams
And they're waiting on your doorstep
It spans the entire sky and stretches on endlessly