Devoting all her life to run her family business, housework,
and looking after her sick mother,
she's 65 years old woman without any relatives,
Kisaragi Sumi.
That Sumi
found a bakeneko who is locked in the folding screen
named Rei, and make a contract with him.
Being rejuvenated to a twenty years old,
and using the new name Kisaragi Sumire,
she is trying to redo her life.
First experience as university student,
first love,
and being surrounded by all twenty years old youngsters,
she faced problem from generation gap.
Moreover, everyday for around 2 hours
she will definitely having her appearance back to a 65 years old
and there's also another variety of trouble coming
that she overtake with earnestness. It's Sumire.
Before long,
Sumire who is falling in love with Mashiro Yusei that attend the same university,
learned from Rei that there is another rules
to complete their contract.
We'll wait for the key.
It should be in the form of words.
Words?
When you feel the happiest
there will come a certain word from the depth of your heart.
Thank goodness all of you were born safely.
From the folding screen that was placed inside Mashiro's family storage,
a mysterious woman appeared.
You are...
This folding screen with iris flower,
have another piece as its pair.
And inside the other one,
my fiancee is trapped.
Then...
This person is the one that Rei-san talked about?
Who are you?
How can you be here?
Get our right a—!
Ah!
Mashiro-kun? Mashiro-kun?!
Don't worry, he's just sleeping.
What?
I knew it.
I can smell Rei's scent from you.
Now,
be a good kid and take me to Rei.
I understand.
I'm sorry, Mashiro-kun...
to get you involved in all of this.
Once he open his eyes and wake up,
he won't remember a thing.
It'll be more convenient for you too, rite?
Come on.
Hurry up and go.
You...
What's your name?
Yukishiro.
Rei.
Welcome home, Sumire-sama.
Yukishiro,
express your gratitude to Sumire-sama.
Because this person is my master.
Master?
Ah, no. You don't have to do something like that.
Anyway,
please come in.
What's this?
It's just something I made earlier.
Ah, let's see...
Then, your clothes seems light it must be cold
please use this hanten if you like.
(Hanten is a traditional Japanese clothing of short winter coat.)
You...
You have a good manner for a human.
Even if you look young, you act like an oldster.
Well, the taste is ordinary.
Refill.
A-ah, okay.
Yukishiro,
refrain yourself a little.
What are you saying?
Eat while you can eat.
I need more nutrition so I can start making babies with you soon.
M-m-making babies?!
You should eat, too, Rei.
Want me to feed you?
Or... would you prefer mouth-to-mouth feeding?
U-um.
If I bother you I can go out somewhere.
See?
Even Sumire understands our situation.
You don't have to concern yourself with something like that, Sumire-sama.
But...
Yukishiro,
let me tell you this
my duty isn't finished, yet.
Ha? What's that?
Like how I said.
You, too.
For that purpose from now on you should behave like normal human being.
What the hell are you talking about?
Like hell I'm going to flatter or serve a mere human!
Right after I got free and finally able to meet you...
Rei, you idiot!!
Ah, w-wait! Yukishiro-san!
Let her be.
She will be back once she feel hungry.
But... she's not a cat, you know.
She is bakeneko.
W-well, she is... but...
Aren't you acting a bit cold?
After all those trouble to break the seal and have a reunion...
Ah, right.
Isn't that means,
my wishes finally been fulfilled?
Then it means, Rei-san can get his freedom and I...
That is...
Is Yukishiro-san is back, already?
Mashiro-kun?!
Thank goodness, as I thought you went back.
Ah, p-please come in.
- Ah, um, earlier was... - Sorry!
Eh?
I... somehow I sleep away in the storage room.
Even though I'm the one who invited you.
I can't believe I let my self sleep.
Exactly like Yukishiro-san said,
he doesn't remember anything!
Sorry! Well... I can't say anything but that.
Ah, it's nothing.
I should apologize too, I'm sorry.
There's something urgent, so...
I went back without telling Mashiro-kun.
Ah, thank goodness.
I thought you were disgusted and went home.
That's why I came in hurry.
Disgusted? I never even thought...
Ah, here.
Ah, okay.
Mashiro-kun?
I'm really angry at myself,
let me recharge a little.
Oh!
Sorry... doing this at the entrance way...
It's okay.
I'll be going out so please take your time.
- Rei-san! - Well,
then I'm going home, now.
Okay.
I'll call you later.
Bye.
Thank goodness.
Mashiro-kun is safe.
That's not the problem.
That was a good question you asked earlier.
There's still a huge problem we have here.
Eh? Is that...
So, that means...
Something like this, huh?
That's right.
It's unfortunate but the curse isn't fully broken, yet.
I somehow understand that it won't be this simple, but...
But your discouragement is easily visible now.
No, it's not about me.
I just thought that I'm still failed to give Rei-san your freedom back.
Though you finally reunited with your fiancee...
- You were thinking about something like that? - Something like that is...
Oh, right.
It was an amazing coincidence, right?
I will never thought that Yukishiro-san's folding screen,
was stored in Mashiro-kun's house.
Rather than a coincidence, let's say it was fate.
Fate?
I was also part of that fate.
That's why, for the time being
let me stay right beside you
until you found your happiness.
Rei-san...
Well, when I saw how both of you hug each other on the entrance way earlier,
I must said that I have a good impression.
- I'll make us some tea. - You...
Stop making fun of me on every single thing I do!
Snowboard?
Yes, would you like to go this white day?
Snowboard is... um, something like ski?
But, I...
I haven't even try doing ski.
It's okay, I'll teach you.
Other than that,
since there's a hot spring there, I think we can stay for two days and one night.
Eh?!
B-by two days and one night,
you mean, a sleepover?
Yes.
Once the job hunting seminar started, we'll be busy.
I also want to give back something for your Valentine gift.
Ah.
B-but, a sleepover is...
Because, I...
Once it's nighttime I will be back to my 65 years old form.
There won't be any problem.
Rei-san?!
Since when...?
In this cold season,
going all the way to a snowy mountain is a bit weird, but...
asking for a one night sleepover was a very bold move.
I'm proud of you, Mashiro-sama.
Well, it's not...
But, of course
make sure your room is separated.
Both of you are still student,
we don't want to have any misunderstanding.
Oh, right. Of course.
Fine.
Please go and enjoy your trip.
Wait, don't decide it yourself without my permission!
Anyway, why are you even here?
There's no special reason, don't worry about it.
Well then, Mashiro-sama
please take care of the trip.
E-eh, well...
Shall we go?
Okay.
So, have you heard from Mashiro-kun?
About their next date or stuff.
Nope, I haven't.
I don't want to bother them.
If you can, please stop this already.
Hee.
Tsuji-kun, are you betraying us now?
- It's not like I betray someone... - How stinky are you.
Stinky, stinky.
All of you are Sumire and Mashiro's acquaintance, no?
Who are you?
Those two,
because they are dating you got irritated, no?
If you're their acquaintance,
go and back 'em up!
Ha? What are you talking about, suddenly?
Why should I go and back them up like you said?!
What the?
Try to threaten me?
Well, even if you don't wanna, I can make you obey.
Listen.
For them to have a good relationship...
...is nothing to with all of you.
Wha... what are you doing?
Enough, come with me.
Everyone, sorry to bother you.
Oi, wait!
Rei, you idiot!
Why did you interfere?
If Sumire and Mashiro be more intimate quick,
you can be free, no?
I told you not to do anything unnecessary.
Inside that storage, where the puppies were born
Sumire-sama accidentally said one of those words that can considered as key.
Thank goodness all of you were born safely.
But, trying to pry on the curse more than that is useless.
All we can do
is making sure that Sumire-sama found her own happiness
by watching over her, properly.
What was that?
Every time you open your mouth, it's "Sumire, Sumire"
You...
Do you bear special liking to that woman, now?
Give me a break!
I don't have anyone beside you!
I'm sorry, it's so much...
It's okay, it's okay. I wonder if Rei-san will be happy?
Rei-san?!
Who is this womaaan?!
Yukishiro-san is...
Rei-san's fiancee.
F-f-fiancee...?
The hell. Bad timing.
I thought we can start making babies, now.
Making babieeesss?!
Ah?! Ogura-san?
Please hang in there!
Who the hell is this bizarre Auntie?
Our neighbor.
Sumire-sama, have you talk about things you need for the trip with Mashiro-sama?
Don't ask in a time like this!
First snowboarding experience.
First sleepover.
Everything is first time, today.
Oh, no.
I got all excited like a kid on their first field trip.
Morning!
Thanks for the wait.
Good morning.
Well, let's go.
Um, from here...
We ride shinkansen to Hunter Mountain, right?
(Shinkansen: Japanese bullet train.) (Hunter Mountain: ski area in Nasushiobara, Tochigi.)
Yes.
I already bought us tickets.
- Ah, thank you. - Here.
- How much is it? - It's okay.
I got my part-time fee.
- But, that... - This time...
I'm the one who invited Sumire to snowboarding.
That's why, it's okay.
Understand?
Yes.
Ah, should we buy something at the station?
I somehow missed my breakfast.
I... made us some bento.
Seriously? Amazing.
Also... tea,
orange,
and manju.
Very thoughtful.
Let me bring your luggage.
Whenever I thought on how much different our age really is,
that same glance make me think the opposite.
I'm happy... for this feeling.
Thank you for waiting.
Eh?
Is it... weird?
No.
It's cute.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Let's run.
Eh? Wait for me!
Put your weight on front a little more.
Because if it's too much on the back, you'll fall.
Okay, I got it.
It hurts.
Are you okay?
Well, falling is also a progress.
Dokkoishotto.
Oh, no.
I accidentally said dokkoishotto again.
Okay, let's start from before you fall earlier.
Try not to stick your hands out when you fall, it'll get hurt.
- Okay. - Here we go.
He teach me with all his might.
No way, I'm not the only one who's in the mood.
Okay, your knee, your knee!
- Don't fall! - Ah!
Sumire,
what a good way to fall. Perfect.
It hurts.
But,
being 65 years old, I can try something like this
I'm really happy.
- I'll try it again. - Okay, here.
- Ah! - Be careful.
It's dangerous if you don't watch your balance, properly.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
When Sumire is in trouble, or in need of help
I will definitely come and save you.
Okay.
Mashiro-kun...
awesome.
Well, do your best.
Let's try it all the way to that flag over there.
- I'll try. - Good.
- Ready? - Yes.
Do your best.
Mashiro-kun!
Finally, you can skate.
Still a bit limp, though.
But you can do this much in such a short time.
Sumire, you have good sense.
Then, should we take a break?
Eh? But...
Because of my training,
you haven't enjoy playing yourself, Mashiro-kun.
It's not good for your body to keep playing without any rest, you know?
Besides, in here
we can see beautiful illumination in night ski, so
I'm thinking about playing together again tonight.
Then,
I'll be doing my best to practice again, later.
Okay.
Um.
Is someone here dropped their gloves?
Oh.
It's mine.
- Stupid, what are you doing? - Sorry.
Ah, the snow...
Here it is.
What? Gyaku-nan?
(Gyaku-nan: a seducer)
Eh?
Sumire?
Ah, yes.
Excuse me.
What was it? He said something?
Something like... gyagu or else.
(Gyagu: joke)
- Gyagu? - Yes.
So, she got a guy already.
Even though she's my type.
Sorry to bother you.
To even book this wonderful dinner for us...
I'd be happy if you like it.
I really like it!
It's my first time feeling so much happiness since I was born.
Should we go anytime now?
Yes.
But before that...
Sumire, can you close your eyes for awhile?
Eh? Why?
By all means.
I understand.
It's done. Open it.
Okay.
This is...
White day present.
As return and thank you gift for the pen case.
Ah, but...
You also covered this trip's expenses.
Yes, that's why it's just a cheap one.
But,
somehow I want to give something that has form.
Sumire, are you okay?
I'm sorry.
I cried.
But,
I'm just too happy.
After a short break,
let's try the upper-course.
Since Sumire is getting better at skating.
Okay.
Oh, God
is this really okay?
For me,
to receive more and more happiness like this?
What is it?
I'm going to put this necklaces together with the other valuable item first.
Then I'll be going to the toilet, too. Let's meet up here again later.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Where's your father and mother?
- I don't know. - I see.
Wait a moment, okay?
Let's see...
Not yet, huh?
Eh?
Are you looking for your boyfriend?
Ah, you're from before...
Your boyfriend said he wants to skate early
so he's taking the lift to upper-course already.
- Ride the next one. - Eh?
You're not going?
It's just a moment ago, you'll catch up.
I never rode the lift by myself.
Ah, is that so.
Well... I'm going up, too.
Let me accompany you.
I'd be grateful.
- Thank you for your kindness. - It's okay, it's okay.
Ah, right here.
Sumire?
Expert?
Ah.
You're a beginner, huh?
I'll teach you how to skate.
No, I'll go look for my boyfriend.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me.
I got separated from someone,
and since mobile phone's not working, can you call her for me?
- What's her name? - Kisaragi Sumire.
Because of the weather, expert level might not hear the announcement.
She's not there, isn't she?
She's a beginner, so...
I don't think she can go there alone.
I understand. Please wait a moment.
Please.
Ouch, ouch.
As expected from expert level.
It's beyond my ability.
See?
Impossible, rite?
Let me teach you.
No, I'm okay. Really.
A beginner can't even go down this course alone, you know?
The weather is bad, too.
It's dangerous.
- That's why... - I'm okay.
Because he's waiting for me.
Oi.
Your boyfriend is not here.
Eh?
I said your boyfriend isn't here.
Because, I lied.
It's because you're cute.
It was a sudden impulse.
But now you understand, right?
Don't be stubborn
and go skate with me.
No, thanks.
Eh?
No, thanks. I can go alone.
Oh... oh, okay.
Then, do as you please.
I have to go.
Mashiro-kun must be worried.
Sorry for all the trouble, have you found her?
No, we haven't.
We already check around the course but,
it seems like no one is there.
That's...
Sumire...
What should I do?
I don't even know where I came from.
I have to get back.
I can't make Mashiro-kun worried.
Hurts, hurts.
Eh??
No way...
At time like this?
No way...
At time like this?
Anyone?!
Help me!
Please call the rescuer!
- If you can't, I'll go look for her myself. - Please calm down!
We'll arrange it now.
Are you alright?
Your face is pale.
I'm okay.
Please help her...
Help! Ah!
It's impossible.
How stupid... I am...
That kind of lie...
How can I believe him...
When Sumire is in trouble, or in need of help
I will definitely come and save you.
To believe that... Mashiro-kun is going first and leave me...
I should have know that it won't be happening.
Help me.
Mashiro-kun. Mashiro-kun.
He-help me...
Ma-mashiro...
Mashiro... kun...?
Why?
Why...
do I see... Rei-san...?
I came to pick you up.
After all you are...
my master.
I'll be by your side.
Until you found your true happiness.
I wonder if it was hallucination.
It's warm.
- Then, we will check from the very top course. - Please do.
Ah.
Sumire!
- Eh? - Thank goodness.
Are you okay?
- This place is...? - Ski resort's infirmary.
Ah, right.
I was in the expert course and got lost.
Rei-san found and brought you here.
Eh?
But after that, he's gone somewhere again.
Rei-san is...?
Why... did you go to the expert course by yourself?
That time,
a guy who lost his gloves earlier
lied to me.
He said Mashiro-kun went there first.
I will never do that!
I know.
There's no reason you would...
Please,
don't easily believe what a stranger told you ever again.
I won't.
I promise.
I'm glad you're safe.
I'm sorry.
I made you worry.
The truth is... I hope I'm the one who saved you.
Mashiro-kun?
You must be thirsty.
I'll go buy something.
I'll be back soon, wait here.
Dammit.
Wh-what is this?
Ah.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Um.
For your help at the ski resort...
So, you like cold places?
Eh?
For you to go to a snowy mountain and even bury yourself in the snow,
you must be like to be in cold places.
It's not because I like it...
Oh, is that so?
Then I must said that it was because of your way to attract problem,
that almost make you die because of your own stupidity, huh?
Exactly like you said.
That time,
for helping me out from a dangerous place,
thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Ah, I almost forgot.
That necklaces looks really good on you.
Mashiro-kun said
this is a white day present.
Then it was a good trip,
above all means.
It's my first time seeing Rei-san...
smiling like that.
Well, then
today's class is over.
Thank you for the class.
Ah, tomorrow is job hunting seminar,
for those who participate, don't lose hope and try your best.
- See you. - Hey, hey.
Job seminar, what you going to do?
- Hm. - To be honest,
I don't even know if I should join.
You see, I haven't decide what to do in the future.
We're going to the seminar to decide that, aren't we?
For example, I'm interested in system design.
- You, Sumire? - Ah.
I think...
I always love to watch movies.
If possible,
I want to find a job that related to movie business.
So, you want to be a movie director?
Ah, no.
I never even thought about becoming something as important as director.
It's okay to have a big dream.
I would also be happy if Sumire look straight forward to the future.
So now you're calling her Sumire?
Start calling names, aren't you the best couple!
"If Sumire look straight forward to the future."
That's just too cool.
Sumire, we should go to part-time soon.
Do your best. I'll send you e-mail, later.
Okay, I'll be going now.
See you.
Mashiro, wanna eat somewhere?
Sorry.
I have to go somewhere.
Okay. See you.
Ah, Mio-chan wanna go eat?
Welcome.
Table for two?
Well then, please come this way.
I'm sorry.
Suddenly ask to spend your time with me.
It's nothing.
Um.
About what happened at the ski resort before,
I haven't properly apologizing to you.
I'm terribly sorry for putting Sumire-san in danger.
In the end she was safe.
I haven't heard,
the reason why Rei-san was there.
I thought you were worried about Sumire-san and followed us but...
Of course, having her to face such danger is not acceptable, I know.
But,
why were you going all the way to that far place...
I... can't stop thinking...
Because I don't trust you.
Eh?
That person, is a person like we both know.
I want you to protect, never betray,
and from now on to eternity
continue to love her.
Are you able to do that?
You don't have to answer me right now.
But,
being together with that person,
require such conditions.
Please remember that.
I want to be with her, forever.
I...
Things like I'll love her forever
to be honest, I don't know if I can do that but...
If it's about Sumire-san,
I will definitely treasure her.
Mashiro-sama!
I'm alright.
I... am fine.
You...
Wait here.
Please...
don't tell her...
I don't want to...
make her worried...
- Would you like some more coffee? - Yes.
You came home with much enthusiasm.
Yup.
For the sake of getting a job in movie business,
I'm thinking of reviewing some
and learn from it.
Job in movie business.
So, Sumire-sama is aiming to be a movie director?
You are saying the same thing as Mashiro-kun.
Please...
don't tell her...
Ah, right.
Here.
I found my father's winter clothes.
I modified it to Rei-san's size.
As a thank you for helping me the other day.
I see.
Thank you.
I wonder if he doesn't like it.
Starting tomorrow, I'll taking some day off.
I'll call you when everything is settled down.
I'm sorry.
After that, for three days
Mashiro-kun didn't come to classes at all.
There's no e-mail or phone call, too.
Hey, no contact from Mashiro-kun?
He didn't reply to my e-mail,
and his phone is out of reach.
I'm sorry.
It's the same with me.
Though you're dating.
You didn't know anything?
I wonder if I'll became a nuisance by coming here.
Oh.
Yukishiro-san?
What are you doing?
What am I doing?
It's a job. Job.
I'm a housekeeper, here.
Housekeeper?
Rei said it, no?
Act more like human, he said.
So I'm doing it like he said, now.
Um.
Where's Mashiro-kun?
Ah, I'm going to bring his change of clothes
wanna come along?
Change of clothes?
Come along where?
Hospital.
Mashiro-kun...
Sumire...
You came.
Even if I refuse, she insist on coming.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
My parents just went home, earlier.
Mashiro-kun... are you okay?
Nothing serious.
Once in awhile I'm being hospitalized for some test.
I'm sorry.
I... just can't stop worrying.
I knew I should have called you and explain.
Sorry, I make you worried over nothing.
But I can immediately discharged from here.
You don't have to worry.
Is that true?
Yes.
I promise.
Wait, you.
Goin home, already?
If I stay too long I'll be a burden to Mashiro-kun.
Damn, you're too troublesome.
Anyway,
if you just go home and not even kiss the guy
I think you'll regret that.
Wh-what do you mean?
Just the way I said it.
Is Mashiro-kun's illness that...
Sumire-sama.
Rei-san?
I came to pick you up.
Let's go home.
W-wait a minute.
- I have to hear about Mashiro-kun. - You don't have to.
He's dying.
Yukishiro!
You can't hide it forever.
That was a lie... right?
Rei-san!
They said something is wrong with his heart.
Tho I can't remember quite well 'bout the name of human's disease.
It's pretty hard to put it away,
that was what the doctor and his parents talking 'bout.
B-but...
- If he got a proper treatment... - You can't compromise with death.
It may not be seen by human eyes, 'tho.
You know that, rite?
Rei?
Rei-san?
Mashiro-sama is...
aware of his own condition.
He doesn't want you to know.
That was what he said to me.
Then...
- It's true that Mashiro-kun is... - If we let it be.
But,
it won't be a problem.
Eh?
I'm going to see Mashiro-sama.
Sumire-sama, please stay here with Yukishiro.
Go and see him... for what?
Please don't worry.
For you to be happy,
Mashiro-sama's existence is essential, isn't it?
- Rei-san... - It'll be okay.
I will save him.
Yukishiro,
take care of Sumire-sama.
Wha... don't tell me you...
Are you going to give away your spirit to Mashiro-kun?
Just like how you rejuvenated Sumire.
Eh?
But you gave half of your lifespan away to Sumire, already.
- If you do that, you'll... - I am here...
...for the sake of Sumire-sama's happiness.
You can't do that!
I never knew.
For the sake of rejuvenating me...
your life is...
After hearing all that,
how can I be happy if Rei-san is no longer here?
There's no other option to save Mashiro-sama!
There is.
Inside me.
Sumire-sama, that's...
Mashiro-kun said to me, once.
Whenever I am in trouble, or in need of help
he will definitely come and save me.
I feel the same.
That's why... it's possible, isn't it?
To move the spirit that Rei-san gave me
and give it to Mashiro-kun...
It's possible.
But if you do that... you will...
...back to your original form, you know?
To your original 65 years old form.