Takuya, your history is carved into the Tree of Vrinda.
Creating history means traveling through infinite possibilities.
Not a single thing you've done is without meaning.
Events that are bound by the laws of causality flow like a river,
in accordance with their event elements.
Even time itself cannot break this law.
At least, that's what I thought.
Until I learned of their existence.
Our time is almost up.
Takuya, we will see each other again.
It's been decided by the weight of events, the momentum of the event elements...
If you prefer a more literary phrasing, it is "fate."
"Episode 14: The Transfer Student's Friend"
Kanna-chan!
Now tell me about you.
About me? There's nothing to say, really.
Oh, right. In this parallel world we barely know each other.
Is there a problem?
No, nothing.
First, let's get to know each other, Kanna-chan.
Look! Arima's hitting on Iron Mask over there.
She's got this kind of weird sexiness about her, doesn't she?
Yeah, I think I get it.
Kanna-chan!
What are you plans for the day?
I need to talk to Takeda-sensei.
And after that?
Nothing, really.
Um... What are your hobbies?
I don't have any.
Favorite singer?
I don't listen to music.
Well, you've got a favorite food, right?
Not really.
So what do you like?
Green... I like plants.
I thought you liked the ocean.
You know. I saw you watching it before.
I don't like the ocean.
That's just my responsibility.
Responsibility?
What's wrong?
Nothing...
Eriko-sensei's skipping school again.
Kanna-chan? What's wrong?
You've got a terrible fever!
She's sweating really bad... I need to do something.
Damn it, where did that truant teacher go?
Kanna-chan... I'll wipe the sweat off your body!
I won't look! I won't look, so forgive me!
This is for purely medical reasons...
I don't just want to get you naked...
As soft as fresh pudding...
S-Sorry!
I need to keep my eyes open after all!
Do you have a cold?
You were sweating really badly.
Sometimes I get these fevers...
Lately it's happening more and more.
Don't get up yet.
Can we talk for a little while?
Go ahead.
I feel like I've seen your necklace somewhere before.
But I can't remember.
Maybe it's what they call "déjà vu" in psychology.
Maybe it was someplace my dad took me.
When I was a kid he used to drag me all over.
Your dad passed away, right?
I'm sorry.
He was a lunatic who just called himself a historian.
There's no reason to feel bad.
I see.
Hatano and Arima!
If you're already together, that saves me time.
Jeez, where the hell were you?
I had to do something really naughty to treat her fever!
What?
What do you want to talk to us about?
Oh, well...
Um, Yuki-kun, do you know anything about Hatano-san?
The girl who just transferred here, right?
But I don't know much about people in the upper grades.
Oh, right...
Actually, another student from Hatano-san's old school is in the kendo club!
I'll ask them.
Thank you!
Excuse me.
Arima-kun?
Boss? Are you joining our club?
Yes!
Something like that...
Actually, I'm bringing someone with me.
Hatano-san?
Can we both join?
I don't understand...
Why are you bringing Hatano-san with you?
Eriko-sensei asked me to take care of her.
She's sick, she says.
She asked you to take care of a girl?
There was no need for Eriko-sensei to leave it up to a walking libido.
How could you say that about an upstanding citizen like myself?
Whatever. You can join.
For now, you can help us make this... diorama...
It's well-made.
Right?
The terrain right here is off.
It's just like the photograph!
Shimazu-san, how old is this photo?
Um...
Ten years ago?
It looks different now.
Sakaimachi's geology was formed in the Cretaceous
as part of the Nakaminato group.
But Mt. Sankaku is made of dried limestone, like a desert.
That's why it changes often due to things like earthquakes.
She knows a lot...
Oh my...
Well, they say that until 15 years ago, there was another part of Futago Rock.
Want to go look right now?
Yeah, no sense in staying here!
Let's all go!
Kanna-chan!
Don't run off on your own!
You guys need to calm down!
Another worker was hurt in a lightning strike two days ago.
You want us to work on a dangerous job site like this,
with no guarantees of our safety?
It's dangerous here.
--Listen, you can't come in here-- --Call off the hauling operation.
You with the protesters?
No.
Then are you going to tell us we angered the gods or something?
Another lightning strike will happen.
What?
Lightning strikes are a natural phenomenon.
They're not our responsibility.
I'm saying this for your own safety--
If you've got a problem, take it to a judge.
That's how things work in this country.
Who are you?
A human being.
Oh, you're the slacker stepson who's causing problems for my boss, aren't you?
And you're the director who films all that porn, right?
I'm the man Geotech put in charge of this site.
Make them stop!
Let me go! You'll get my suit wrinkled!
Are you okay?
Toyotomi, you asshole...
I just shook her off me.
She was holding on to my expensive suit a little too passionately...
That's really mean...
Listen, Toyotomi-san, the girl's right.
I don't like the look of those clouds.
We're calling it a day.
Wait!
I'm sick of this job.
This is your fault!
I'm busy. Goodbye!
Okay!
Those clouds are gone like they were never here...
You're right.
Yuki, take Mio home.
On it! What about you, Boss?
I'll take Kanna-chan home.
You will?
What, is that a problem?
Hatano-san, if you think he's going to try something weird, run away!
Okay, got it.
I would never!
See you.
Bye!
See you later.
Goodbye.
Let's get those photos developed right away!
Yeah.
So um, where am I taking you?
This way.
It's pretty late.
You gonna be okay?
With what?
Will your parents be mad?
I live alone.
You're kidding...
Thank you for your help today.
Goodbye.
Kanna!
I finally found you!
Good evening, Hojo-san.
You haven't called at all lately!
How about we go have some fun?
I'm sorry. I'm not feeling well today.
Aww, don't be like that.
Who the hell are you?
A human being.
Kanna, let's go.
Hey!
Kanna-chan doesn't like that!
Arima-san, it's okay. I'm fine.
Listen, kid. Who are you?
Shut up, pedestrian.
Who are you calling a pedestrian?
--I'm Kanna's-- --Hojo-san is someone I know.
Arima-san is a classmate of mine.
Glad to hear it.
I thought you'd made another special friend.
Special friend?
None of your business.
You've got no business getting involved in other people's private lives...
What?
Stop it, both of you!
Let's go.
Come on.
Kanna, call any time!
I'll be waiting!
Arima-san!
"Hatano"
Come in.
Oh, um... I think I'll just head home.
He's probably gone.
I see...
I'm fine.
This happens all the time.
You don't look fine to me at all.
This is just like what happened in the nurse's office.
Kanna-chan, where's your medicine?
I don't have any.
I'm going to rest for a little while...
It's the exact opposite of Ayumi-san's room.
Alcohol?
No way...
How do you feel?
A lot better.
Good.
I'm going to take a shower. I want to get rid of this sweat.
That bastard...
He's still here?
No way...
Kanna-chan!
Is something wrong?
I heard a loud noise and thought you might've collapsed again.
If you're safe, then good. Bye.
Shampoo...
I'm out of shampoo.
There's another bottle under the sink.
Okay, I'll go get it.
Does she just not get embarrassed by anything?
Here we go.
I'll leave the shampoo here.
Thank you.
What am I doing?
What's this?
"Deposit | Kodai Arima | 300,000 Yen"
She was getting 300,000 yen from my dad?
Sorry, I didn't mean to peek, but...
These deposits were continuing right up to when my dad disappeared.
You know a lot of things.
About my dad. About Ryuzoji.
About the correction of chaos.
You almost know too much.
It seems I need to tell you everything.
But I have my reasons why I can't do that now.
Kodai-san told me to tell you when the time came.
My dad did?
Arima-san, would you like to spend the night?
Spend the night?
Yes.
You say the craziest things.
It's late. If you don't mind...
I'll head home for today.
Have a good time?
Of course not.
Were you waiting for me?
Kid, what's the deal between you and Kanna?
That's what I want to ask you.
For a middle-aged drunk like you, just knowing her is a crime.
Whatever.
I just have one thing to say.
Stay away from Kanna.
Talk to her in class, and nowhere else.
And why is that?
There are some things in the world it's better not to know.
If you're leaving, then I guess it's my turn!
Wait a second.
I just came out to get some air.
"Hatano"
Yes?
I think I'll stay after all.
You asleep?
No.
There's one thing I want to ask.
Yes?
Is my dad still alive somewhere?
He is.
Thank you.
That's all I need to know right now.
Night.
Goodnight.
I don't need a new mother!
You're in love with Ayumi? She's eight years older than you.
You're planning on marrying your student who's 20 years younger than you!
In the face of love, age difference is worth nothing more than a squid head.
About your real mother...
I'll tell you everything.
Your mother, Keiko, is dead.
That is a fact, carved into history.
But not every fact is true.
What the hell does that mean?
Takuya, history isn't a record of past changes.
What are you talking about?
Your mother is...
Dad! I can't hear you!
Keiko is...
Hey!
Good morning.
Morning.
You didn't do anything last night, huh?
Did you say something?
Do you not find me attractive?
Um, well...
When I'm with you, I just feel weird.
Weird?
Like I've known you for a long time... Like you're family.
Um... would it upset you if I said you seemed like a mother?
No.
If my dad was doing something weird to you, I'm sorry.
Kodai-san wasn't that type of person.
Please have faith in your father.
So bored...
There's not much to do until those photos are developed.
Let's do something summer-ish.
Define "summer-ish."
Hit on hot girls in swimsuits.
Is that all you ever think about?
Yup!
But the construction means the beach is shut down.
Um...
My dad has a private beach in a resort area outside of Sakaimachi.
That's right, your family's loaded!
If I ask, he'd probably let me use it for a day.
Really?
Yay!
Hey, if we're not near Mt. Sankaku,
you won't tell us to stay away from the ocean, right?
Correct.
Then it's settled!
I'll get 4 tickets ready!
Um, I can't...
You can't swim?
I can, but...
You have no swimsuit?
I do have one.
Then come with us!
I'm kind of sick...
Kanna-chan, if that's the case, we'll feel better if you're with us.
If you collapse again when you're by yourself, there's nothing we can do.
You think so...?
Yes! We're all going to the beach!
Well, we won't be able to hit on any hot girls in swimsuits, though.
What were you planning?
I guess we may as well enjoy this rich girl's beach!
"Episode 15: A Summer That Won't Come Back"
Episode 15: "A Summer That Won't Come Back."