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
So today we're looking at the lovely Mrs. Tanaka's home.
How was it?
Well let's see. It seems that the electric bill is higher than normal.
May I show you?
As you can see here, the stereo and radio are plugged in,
even when they aren't being used. That uses up quite a bit of electricity.
Oh, does it really?
If you always remember to unplug after you use it, you can save...
up to 2,400 yen every month. A battery operated one saves 2,900!
Wow, that's a lot! That's amazing.
I had no idea.
You have a lot of things crammed in your fridge, don't you.
Yes, she does...
When your fridge is so crowded, you tend to have to look for things.
That means the door is open longer, which means more cold air is escaping.
This leads to using more electricity.
Oh, I see.
Also, with an air conditioner, if you adjust even one degree,
you see a change in cost. If you use a fan with it, the room cools faster.
A regular fan?
- O-Oh, you were here? - Just doing these little things will help reduce your bill quite a bit.
- Yup. - Just doing these little things will help reduce your bill quite a bit.
- Don't scare me like that. - Just doing these little things will help reduce your bill quite a bit.
We have been taking a tour of the lovely Mrs. Tanaka's home.
Mrs. Tanaka, let's lower that electric bill!
I'll do my best! Thank you very much!
I'm going to go out.
Okay. Have a good day...
Huh?
What is it?
Breakfast...
Oh, I ate what I could find.
Oh, Hiro!
Shiina, how's your homework?
What are you doing with all these newspapers?
Hiro, can you come with me? There's somewhere I have to go...
Sure. Will it be quick?
About two hours.
I guess homework can wait.
Wait here, I'll go lock up.
Hoshimaru.
Don't come this time...
Episode 4: The Shadow In the Width of a Boy's Stride
Is it near your father's company?
Yup.
Then I guess it's the bus.
What's the matter?
We'll do it some other time.
We're not going?
Where are we?
Hello!
You're Mr. Tamai's...
Hello, Ma'am.
Have you finished your homework?
See you again!
I-I'm sorry.
Sorry about her.
U-Umm, excuse me. I'm looking for this guy, have you seen him?
What are you looking at?
Those clothes are unusual.
That's the school uniform of the Banda Academy.
Huh? What?
Banda Academy.
Panda Academy?
What? In red and black? A red and black panda?
Shiina, they'll hear... ah!
Y-You!
Shiina, don't!!
But...!
What are you doing?
Please, Shiina...!
Well, this was a huge waste of time...
What are you doing? She's only in grade school.
She has that disgusting face that just says she's an idiot...
without a thought in her head, and she'll have a child,
not even thinking about the consequences.
Then she'll make parenting her new life goal,
and live inside that false happiness.
You can't tell that just by looking at her.
I know I'm right!
I'm sorry, Shiina.
You were supposed to hit that girl back, Shiina. Sorry...
It's okay. It's not your fault, Hiro.
No, I stopped you... I'm probably going to go... to Banda Academy...
for junior high.
And I thought that I might have to see her there... so I...
You must be hungry. It's this morning's left over fried rice,
but it should still be good, so wait there.
Shiina, is your cheek all right?
Totally fine!
Shiina, you're amazing. I can't cook at all.
Yeah, but you're so smart, Hiro.
You are too, if you just try, Shiina.
No way.
Shiina, you're definitely going to make a good mother.
No I'm not...
I already decided. I'm not getting married, or having children...
See ya!
What's the matter, Hiro?
No, it's nothing. Bye!
Gather all the data and compile it into a file for me.
Yes, miss.
I need it fast. Please rush that.
I understand.
I'm counting on you.
It's been a long time.
Sheep
Happy birthday.
H-Hello...
So?
How was it?
Ayumi
Looks like the school is still using the same hypocritical grading system.
What is this "Let's Try Harder"? What terrible word play.
It's kinder to just tell kids who can't do it that they can't do it.
Some kids will be encouraged, and the others were meant to fail.
They think anyone can try. Effort alone is a skill.
They prepare the environment, to force you to do something.
How much are they going to cuddle these kids?
Well this is something. You failed everything but gym and home economics?
You can't tell by looking at him, but your father did pretty well, you know.
By the way, how's your father?
Work is rough right now, right?
Are you eating properly?
You're looking too skinny.
You're a girl, so you should put more care into how you look.
With such gangly arms and legs, no clothes you wear would look very good on you.
Are you eating right? Are you always eating out?
Your dad can be so irresponsible about that, so you have to watch out for yourself.
You're 12 now, so you need to learn to look after yourself.
I see you still write your name in katakana.
It's like you're ashamed of the name that we gave you...
Anyway...
I better be going.
I'm sure that many of you believe that myths and legends are...
nothing more than daydreams.
But I believe that the key to...
understanding the context of everything that has happened,
and everything that is yet to happen, lies within them.
Please look at the overhead.
Dragons. Born of the earth, they fly in the sky and live in the sea.
They call it the Palace of the Sea Goddess.
They also call it the Utopia, Atlantis. Dragons exist around us without our knowing.
And dragons...
eat humans.
Shiina, Happy birthday.
I can't believe you're 12.
Yeah, yeah.
Let's have dinner.
Yeah!
It's from Kako's so it's going to be good!
I just made sure to cook rice.
Hey, how much did you make exactly?
Five cups!
What are you going to do with all that?
I'm going to eat it!
It looks so good!
How about a cold one?
Thanks a lot.
Here!
Can I eat?
Sure, go ahead and eat!
Thanks for the food!
Shiina, how about the cake?
You're late, Satomi! How long were you going to make us wait?
I've already sang 15 songs!
There are two kinds of humans. The ones who make you wait,
or the ones who do the waiting.
Sudo...
I don't... really mind waiting.
So?
Yeah, so tell us the reason. Why do we have to cover up for Komori?
I called his house, but he's been gone since two nights ago.
He probably ran away.
No. Supposedly, he has to go home every day.
Apparently, Komori has found a fun new toy.
He didn't... kill... someone...?
Probably.
H-How dare he...
I haven't even done that yet...!
You told him not to move on his own, didn't you?
Of course. But he thinks he can do everything himself.
He's an over-confident brat.
He thinks that all humans besides him are just trash.
The adults aren't stupid.
I wouldn't be surprised if the government has started to move.
The dragon's children themselves may be immortal,
but we're nothing but ordinary humans. Let's be careful.
Well, either way, at some point we were going to disagree with him.
Oh, right! The homework is done.
Good work, Takano. Studious as always.
Test fired?
Yes, I did. No problems.
Also, I prepared something like this.
Quite a hobby.
Yes it is.
I'd rather not have to resort to these, except for the instances...
where the dragon's children aren't near by, of course.
The blood... has been tainted. We will create a peaceful society.
The wise will remain. The foolish will die. Discrimination will make... all equal.
Mutsu Restaurant This is Mutsu. Oh, Shiina. Akira? Yeah, she's here. Sorry,
Mutsu Restaurant She's like that, but please be friends with her. Hold on, let me get her.
Akira, Shiina's on the phone.
What? What are you saying?
There aren't many people who want to be with you, so treat her well!
She hung up.
Hey, Shiina? I'm sorry, but she's still a little...
I'll tell her, so please... Yeah. Call again! Sorry about this.
Akira. Not going to school is one thing, but be nice to your friends!
Akira?
The Fourth Episode The Shadow in the Width of a Boy's Stride - 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
I look up and wish that it would take me and envelop me
Next Episode
My dad.
My dad is very cool. He is a great pilot and he is always...
flying all over the place. You say you don't see it?
Well, when he's in the house, he's lying around,
and if I don't make dinner, he never eats anything proper.
Uh... I will always be with you, and I want you to have a long life, Dad.
The Angel's Game Uh... I will always be with you and I want you to have a long life, Dad.
The Angel's Game Next episode: The Angel's Game.
Oh, I wonder if Dad has ever seen an angel.